Relocation Stress [What Is It & How To Help Someone Through It]
In a previous article, we shared a checklist on how to help your aging parents relocate from their family home to an assisted living apartment. And although there are many tools and services we mentioned that can help you stay organized and keep the relocation process running smoothly, moving is still a big change—at any… Read more
If living at home is starting to become an obstacle for your mom, dad, or both parents, it can be difficult to broach the subject of assisted living. After all, no one likes to hear that it might be time to sell the family home and move into a new community. At Sweetwater, we understand… Read more
Taking care of our bodies requires more than regular exercise and making sure we’re getting all the essential nutrients we need—though these are key pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps one of the best approaches to healthy living is making sure our “whole” body wellness is getting some TLC, too. What Is Whole Body Wellness? When… Read more
These days it seems like homeowners, and even renters, are getting more creative and BIGGER with their holiday decor and lighting this time of year. And many choose to make these festive decor items at home vs. buying them at the store. Whether you’re a family caregiver, or a senior looking to spruce up your… Read more
Trying to find the perfect gift items for loved ones is hard enough. Now, pair this with parents or grandparents who are trying to downsize their homes, and this annual task becomes a whole new challenge. Whether your loved ones are in the process of downsizing, or maybe they’ve already relocated to a retirement community,… Read more
With the holidays well underway, it’s easy to get swept up in the fun festivities and overindulge a bit on too many sweets and comfort foods. Pair this with the fact that the New Year is just on the horizon—meaning you might be already thinking about how you’ll make better meal choices come January. But… Read more
In honor of November being American Diabetes Month, we wanted to help spread awareness about this condition, in addition to providing tips and resources for seniors living in our retirement community. Diabetes has a disproportionate effect on adults. And this condition can be both debilitating and challenging to manage the older we get. Therefore, it’s essential… Read more
Deciding to sell your home and move into a retirement community is a big decision. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions—some good and some not so good. The act of moving, itself, is a major life event. But if you’re relocating from your family’s home into a retirement community, you may feel anxious… Read more
Estate planning isn’t always the most popular subject around the dinner table, but it’s certainly one of the most important. As the holidays approach, and we find ourselves spending more time with loved ones, thoughts of the type of legacy we’ll leave behind to them may start to creep into the back of our minds…. Read more
September 12-18, 2021 is National Assisted Living Week. This is an important reminder for all of us about the invaluable role that assisted living plays in our lives, communities, and country. What Is Assisted Living Week? ALW was established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) to help spread awareness about long-term… Read more