Senior Living

• The Importance of Pets to Seniors

  We live in a culture that loves its pets. Whether you prefer the furry, four-legged variety or the kind with gills and fins, it doesn’t take long for a pet owner to tell you exactly what their beloved animal friend means to them.  Just as you can find measurable benefits to things such as laughing……

  April 1, 2021
• Exploring the Cost of Assisted Living

  

  When you or your loved ones are faced with deciding between senior care options, chances are cost is at the top of your list regarding things you need to consider. With the average cost of assisted living going up every year, it’s also an important conversation to have with your loved ones.  The cost of……

  April 1, 2021
• Conducting a Senior Home Safety Assessment

  For an aging senior, continuing to live independently at home in the comfort and familiarity of their usual surroundings may be a top priority. But as their loved one, making sure that the familiar home is safe for them to do so should be your top priority.  According to Age Safe America, 90% of older……

  March 1, 2021
• 6 Tips to Make the Transition to Assisted Living Easier on Your Loved One

  The transition from living an independent life into living in an assisted living community is probably the biggest transition seniors will make in their older years. Everyone in the process will inevitably experience worry and anxiety, but it will especially be difficult on your loved one who is moving.  Luckily, there are a lot of……

  March 1, 2021
• Five Tips to Finance Assisted Living

  

  It’s hard to put a price on all of the benefits that come with assisted living. Unfortunately, that price tag is all too real. Sooner or later, families may find themselves in the position of trying to figure out how to finance the cost of senior living.  When researching the price of assisted living, keep……

  January 31, 2021
• Older Adults in the Technology Age

  

  According to the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of people in the U.S. age 65 and older use the internet, a dramatic increase from only 14 percent of older adults in 2000. The older the person, the less likely they are to embrace technology, the internet, social media, and smartphones, but when seniors actually adopt……

  January 31, 2021
• The Benefits of Community Living for Seniors

  According to a study in 2019 about seniors living alone and senior loneliness, the United States has nearly 13 million older adults living alone. Due to their living situation, 60% of those aged 75 or older report feelings of loneliness and social isolation. There are several reasons for the amount of seniors living on their……

  December 30, 2020
• Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

  

  Part of aging is dealing with changes, one of which is downsizing. The act and even the very thought of downsizing can evoke a lot of emotions in an aging adult.  Read on for coping tips to help seniors deal with the emotions of downsizing. Continue Reading Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

  December 30, 2020
• Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  

  Any kind of transition in life is challenging, but changes that involve aging parents are especially difficult. Aging parents often find their transitions involve the loss of normal things – driving privileges, financial control of assets and self care. These are never easy conversations to have with your parents.  Aging seniors frequently experience these losses……

  December 21, 2020
• Flu Season and Seniors – Five Facts You Need To Know

  

  A natural part of the aging process is that our body’s immune defenses begin to change and grow weaker the older we get. That’s why, according to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are 65 and older get the brunt of flu season every year.  Five Flu Prevention Tips For Seniors It’s important to……

  December 21, 2020