Aug 10, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
Do you treasure memories of the time you spent with your grandparents as a kid? Maybe you called them excitedly to share straight-A report cards, or maybe you even spent summers with them. If you were lucky enough to have your grandparents with you as an adult, they...
Aug 4, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
For a variety of reasons, it’s not always practical to move. At the same time, individuals approaching and beyond retirement age realize that some of the features that once made their homes so attractive could become impediments as their physical abilities change....
Jul 27, 2015 | Healthcare Technology, Independent Living Tips
Just a few years ago, many senior living executives hesitated to adopt technology because of high implementation costs and steep learning curves. Today, though, those same executives are experiencing firsthand the significant reductions in costs and increases in...
Jul 26, 2015 | Independent Living Tips
Baby boomers are retiring in numbers unseen in previous generations, and many wonder if a pet would be a suitable commitment in their golden years. Many seniors welcome the companionship a pet can provide, but some worry about the ability to care for a cat or dog as...
Jul 25, 2015 | Assisted Living News, Independent Living Tips
New research from New York University has found that a writing workshop that includes conversations between seniors and college students can provide older adults with an enhanced sense of meaning, helping them remain independent. Researchers say the key component is...
Jul 13, 2015 | Assisted Living News, Home Health News, Independent Living Tips
With the so-called “silent generation” well-entrenched and the baby boomers beginning to consider their futures, it’s a good time for the nation’s senior living communities. It’s also a time of transition, as communities work to satisfy current residents even as they...
