Planning your retirement? If you’re wondering whether Medicare will cover future senior living costs, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, most seniors have questions regarding the differences between their healthcare options and whether (or not) they’ll help cover the costs of long-term care as their needs change. This guide will discuss the types of resources… Read more
As technology continues to evolve, staying up-to-date on current trends and security best practices can feel daunting—especially for seniors with less experience using tablets or other smart devices. You might assume learning new tech skills will be complicated or take too long to master. But becoming a tech-savvy senior is easier than you think. In… Read more
They say the first 100 years are the hardest. Well, that’s certainly not an understatement. For seniors, especially, getting older is filled with a mix of exciting milestones and unique challenges. From increasing health concerns and medications to maintaining social connections and getting enough exercise, there’s a lot to juggle during your golden years, which… Read more
Maintaining happy and healthy living environments for our resident isn’t just part of the Sweetwater Mission, it is what our staff members strive for during every shift of work. Sweetwater staff members are the reason that our residents are able to exclaim ‘THIS IS LIVING!’ Please take a few moments to enter your post of… Read more
As your family grows, it becomes almost natural to acquire more things: a second car, a larger new home, an inground pool, a backyard patio, a camper/RV, etc. When we’re young and raising a family, it’s as if “stuff” just starts to accumulate without much notice. But what happens when you reach retirement age and… Read more
When you first started planning for retirement, how did you envision spending your retirement years? Maintenance-free? Stress free? Having more time to do the activities you enjoy or maybe trying new hobbies? If retirement living isn’t “living” up to its fullest potential, whether that’s because you’re trying to maintain an older house, or certain activities… Read more
For many seniors, the idea of moving into a retirement community conjures up negative emotions. Thoughts of cold, sterile environments, a disturbing lack of privacy, deep loneliness, fear of not being accepted or loss of independence may cause you to feel anxious or fearful. But these are all misconceptions of what modern senior living is… Read more
It is a well-known fact that exercise can benefit people of all ages. Actually, exercise, in combination with stretching and a healthy diet, can improve your flexibility, help you build muscle mass (which naturally decreases as we age) and benefit your mental wellness. Did you know that regular exercise can also help you manage certain chronic conditions,… Read more
Your home is your sanctuary. It supports your lifestyle, meets all your needs, and provides you with joy and satisfaction. At least, it did when you were younger. The truth is as we age, our needs change, and the mundane tasks we do around the house (i.e. cleaning, laundry, and maintenance) start to become harder… Read more
As we age, we experience a greater number of life changes that can affect our health. Whether it is having an “empty nest” for the first time, retirement, the loss of loved ones, or just the physical challenges that can come with aging – it is what we learn from these major life events that is… Read more
