Retirement can be a major milestone in one’s life and the start of a new chapter. For many older adults, retirement is a time to enjoy life with family and friends, travel, and pursue hobbies that have been put off during working years. Some of the reasons retirement planning is important include the following: During […]
What Signs to Look Out for When Visiting Mom & Dad
Cherishing time with your parents becomes increasingly important as they age and start thinking about making the transition to a senior living community. Visiting them can be a heartwarming experience filled with laughter and joy. Visiting senior parents can also be an opportunity to observe their well-being and look for signs indicating they might need […]
How Does Diabetes Affect Seniors?
Healthy aging is more than just finding a place to live that helps keep you active and provides healthy meals. Of course, these things are important. But it’s also important for a senior to see their doctor regularly and have the support of experienced caregivers because the risk of certain diseases can increase with age—diabetes […]
Senior Moving Checklist
There’s nothing quite as stressful as moving day, no matter how old you are. Whether you’re downsizing to a smaller home that fits your needs or moving to an assisted living community, it’s always nice to make sure you’re fully prepared. By making sure you have a plan in place, you have people to help […]
How to Help Aging Parents Downsize
There comes the point in a senior’s life when it’s time to downsize. This may be due to living in too big of a house to maintain, or it could simply be moving into an assisted living community. Regardless of the reason, downsizing is almost always necessary because of how we accumulate things as time […]