Senior Living

  • Caregiver Burnout: What Is It and How to Avoid It

    Caregiver Burnout: What Is It and How to Avoid It

    Caring for another person can be fulfilling and enjoyable, but you need support and coping strategies to achieve a healthy balance between your personal life and caregiving. Caregiver burnout is a problem for many adults working in the healthcare industry or providing daily assistance for a family member with a health condition. Learn what caregiver……

  • Adult Day Care – What You Need to Know

    Adult Day Care – What You Need to Know

    The number of older adults in the U.S. is increasing steadily yearly, as is the number of services dedicated to the over-65 population. Many older adults prefer to age at home, meaning family members often coordinate care or act as primary caregivers. Adult day care can provide a respite for you and your loved one……

  • Caregiving: The Differences Between Professional and Family Care

    Caregiving: The Differences Between Professional and Family Care

    Aging is a natural process that brings joy and fulfillment, but it also raises many questions for families and their loved ones. Many older adults will need dedicated health or memory care at some point in their lives, and you or your loved ones can navigate your choices better when you’re armed with knowledge. Here’s……

  • The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs for Older Adults

    The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs for Older Adults

    Residential communities for older adults have started to embrace intergenerational programming. Researchers have found that getting older people and younger people together helps both groups develop better self-esteem and a positive outlook on life. What are the other benefits of intergenerational programs? Here’s everything you need to know to motivate you to nurture cross-generational connections.…

  • Home Workouts for Seniors To Increase Strength, Flexibility, and Balance

    Home Workouts for Seniors To Increase Strength, Flexibility, and Balance

    Exercise is important at every stage of life, but it can be challenging to maintain your fitness level as you age, especially if you’re recovering from an injury or living with a medical condition. Staying physically active and strong can increase energy, decrease illness, and improve mood, and you don’t have to join a gym…

  • Don’t Forget To Exercise Your Brain

    Don’t Forget To Exercise Your Brain

    As you get older, you’ll notice more people and organizations urging you to do brain exercises to ward off memory loss and other age-related issues of the mind. How can you determine what’s effective, not just pseudo-science? While you don’t need to download specific apps or buy any equipment, here’s what you need to know……

  • Brain Food For Older Adults

    Brain Food For Older Adults

    When you ask a nutritionist what the healthiest type of diet is, they’ll most likely tell you to “eat the rainbow.” This means choosing fruits, vegetables, grains, and fats in various deep and vibrant colors. As an older adult, this strategy can not only help fill your macro and micronutrient needs, but it can also……

  • Maintaining Brain Health

    Maintaining Brain Health

    As you age, it can feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. Losing some of your hearing and muscle mass is natural and normal, as is forgetting where you put the keys. Some age-related changes are difficult to combat, but there are specific things you can do to maintain your……

  • Transforming Age Network Awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification

    Transforming Age Network Awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification

    The Transforming Age Network including Elder Care Alliance is pleased to announce that their national non-profit network has received the Great Place to Work® certification after completing a rigorous 60-point survey of all team members across 80 affiliates. The certification is a testament to the organization’s strong culture and commitment to the Culture of Excellence©,……

  • Benefits of Intergenerational Connections for Older Adults

    Benefits of Intergenerational Connections for Older Adults

    June 1st is Intergenerational Day, a day to reflect on connections made across the age spectrum. In today’s world, bridging the gap between young people and older adults seems harder than ever. Yet, researchers know that it’s critical for people in both groups to maintain meaningful relationships with each other. As you take some time……

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