Living life to its fullest potential, and to the best of your ability, is important at any age. But when you reach retirement age, your abilities change, your needs grow, and living an active lifestyle becomes much more challenging. When this happens, people start to think about the prospect of senior living communities. And though there… 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
Need help choosing the right time to move into a retirement community? Though the decision is entirely up to you and will depend on your unique needs and situation, there are certain times of the year when moving tends to be a little easier on you, your family, and even your finances. After a long… 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
As we get older, we start to consider our long-term care options. If you live alone or if routine tasks around the house (i.e, cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundry, driving, etc.) are starting to take a toll on your physical and mental wellness, you might be considering the advantages of moving to a senior living community. … Read more
Sometimes family members act as caregivers for seniors with health issues. This can be physically and emotionally taxing, especially when working with someone whose condition requires an advanced level of care that you can no longer provide. Caretaker challenges For some, the idea of having to care for the people who raised them and took… Read more
“The greatest fear in life is not death, but unsolicited change.” These words, penned by an unknown, but obviously very wise, author summarize the plight of many seniors who find themselves at a common crossroads. Do we stay in our home, despite the fact that it may be getting difficult for us to maintain, or that… Read more
Caring for an aging loved one can be one of the most stressful things to happen to a family. The experience is often physically, emotionally, and financially draining. When there are multiple siblings involved, disagreements can rear their ugly heads. The good news is that it doesn’t not have to be this way! When cooler… Read more
