When you were a kid, you may have wondered what life would be like once you could drive, live in your own home, or go to work. Now that you’ve lived the answers to those questions, your mind may be turning to a new conundrum: What’s life like at a senior living community? In the...
What Is Senior Isolation? From Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight” to Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” loneliness has often been a subject for songwriters. But feelings of loneliness aren’t limited to the lovelorn. In fact, social isolation and loneliness are considered public health risks that affect about 25% of Americans age...
If the idea of Assisted Living makes you think of a room full of seniors playing bingo, you could be right. After all, bingo is fun. But so are many other activities. Assisted Living communities have evolved to provide residents with wide-ranging opportunities to enjoy activities that fill their lives with purpose, social connection and...
We all know vitamin D is vital to health. But getting adequate doses of the “sunshine vitamin” can become more difficult as we age. That’s partly because age can diminish the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight. And since the nutrient isn’t found naturally in many foods, it can be difficult to get sufficient...
Dear Friends, Residents, Family Members & Associates, As we’ve made extensive progress to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, we continue to see isolated cases of infection impact our communities. Our focus remains steadfast on controlling the spread by maintaining and instituting guidelines and protective measures from the CDC as well as state...
In 2034, the United States will reach a milestone. The Census Bureau projects that for the first time ever, the number of people age 65 and older will exceed the number of children under the age of 18. It’s a phenomenon referred to as the graying of America. With the number of older adults increasing,...
How to Help Your Aging Parents Growing older is a fact of life. While adult children don’t often talk about it, there’s a good chance aging parents will one day need their help. It could be transportation to and from appointments. Or it may be assistance with grocery shopping, meal preparation, or laundry. For many families,...
The Importance of Joining a Waitlist at a Senior Living Community The search for a senior living community that’s a good fit for you or a loved one involves many factors, from understanding the pricing structure to evaluating the community’s services and amenities. It’s usually a decision that takes time. Planning ahead is the key....
What are Some Options to Pay for Assisted Living? Are you just beginning to search for an assisted living community for a senior loved one? Two initial questions families often have are how much the monthly fees will be, and how to cover assisted living costs. Some adult children wonder if their aging parent’s Medicare...
The Importance of Taking Care of You — Caregivers “It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into doing.” — Mother Teresa. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, over 53 million Americans cared for a loved one or family member in 2020. Of those caregivers, 21% reported their health...