Senior Living

• 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
• Making Music and Bringing Back Memories: Music Therapy at AlmaVia of San Francisco

  No matter what age we are, music is a tool that can transport us to a specific place in time. It evokes memories. Music therapy has become a vital part of the memory care programming at AlmaVia of San Francisco. The Alzheimer’s Association estimated that in 2019, 5.6 million people age 65 and older were……

  January 15, 2020
• Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can Start Today

  Seniors can start improving bone health and battling osteoporosis with these easy exercises they can start today. As people age and begin to feel the effects of osteoporosis, certain exercises to build strong bones become more important than ever. Check out our exercises to build strong bones. Continue Reading Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can…

  December 13, 2019
• How to Get Your Parents into Assisted Living

  Spending time with our loved ones is one of life’s great treasures, especially as they age and the time spent together becomes more precious. However, if you’ve been spending that time asking yourself, “How do I get my Mom into assisted living?” because you’ve noticed signs that some extra help is required, it’s time to……

  December 9, 2019