Selecting the right senior housing community is no easy task. It will be the place where you live out your retirement years, so it’s important to find a community that can meet your lifestyle requirements. With so many senior housing communities available in the United States, we understand that the process of choosing the right…
There comes a time when you are feeling prepared to move into a retired living community. It can be that your adult children and family members have moved away or your spouse has recently passed on. Regardless of the reason, there’s no right or wrong time to transition into a retired living community. However, as…
Are you finding it increasingly difficult to perform certain daily activities by yourself? These daily activities can be bathing, grooming, meal preparations, or medication management. If so, you might want to consider a senior care option, specifically home care if you’re looking to age in the comfort of your own home. Over the years, home…
Unfortunately, one of the most significant disadvantages of receiving information online is the number of misconceptions and untruths spread around. This can be a huge problem when you’re researching an independent living community and can even hinder you from making informed decisions. In this post, we’ll be debunking all the common myths about independent living,…
Is it time for you to consider independent living? You may be wondering if you’re too young or old for it. The thing is, there is no right age to enter an independent living community. Many older adults believe they have to be 65 years old and above, but that’s no longer the case. More…
For most people, getting older is not easy. The body deteriorates over time, and things that seem mundane can now be challenging to do. While aging seems undesirable, it is inevitable, so we can only make the experience more enjoyable by taking steps to ease the difficulties. If your loved ones reside in an independent…
You might be surprised to hear that conflicts and disagreements between aging parents and their children are actually quite common. Parents might make decisions that they perceive are the best for both parties, while their children will think otherwise. The situation will worsen if both parties are strong-willed and do not wish to back down.…
When there are many senior living options to choose from, we understand that it can get overwhelming while deciding which option is best suited for you. However, if you are relatively self-reliant and can take care of yourself without causing much worry, an independent living community is the option to go with. It is also…
It has become commonplace for older adults to get a roommate while residing in a senior living community if they are working with a modest budget. This makes sense as a roommate can share the cost of rent, making the apartment more affordable for both older adults. In fact, it is an increasing trend for…