In March of 2020, COVID-19 hit the world hard. Workplaces, local businesses, even state governments were at a stand-still. But, there was no environment where the pandemic was more impactful than in senior living communities – or so it would seem. With visitation completely shut down and scheduled trips halted, what exactly did residents spend…
You’ve probably driven past one or more of these shiny, new-construction senior living communities that have been popping up in recent years and thought to yourself, “Wow, those sure don’t look like they used to.” It’s true; they don’t. And in fact, today’s senior living communities simply aren’t like they used to be. They’re modern…
Selecting the right living community for your loved one is an important decision that one must make. During the decision-making process, it is key to think of that someone dear to you – be it your spouse, father, mother, uncle, or aunt. Consider several living community choices around you and compare to see which suits…
It is always distressing to see the memory of your loved one deteriorate as time passes by. This explains why it is important to always take note of signs that might tell you regarding memory care. Looking out for memory issues such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is essential. This does not necessarily represent that…
You may remember the old adage, “Age before beauty.” Usually said fondly when a younger person defers to someone older, it results in the elder getting some benefit – like walking through a door first or taking the first piece of cake. You get the idea. As a senior, you may be finding yourself less…
Has the thought of downsizing crossed your mind? To some of your loved ones, downsizing to a smaller home offers them more convenience as they are provided with more time to take part in enjoyable activities, rather than focusing on house chores. If your loved one does not like completing house chores in bigger spaces,…
It is normal for children to turn to their parents for guidance, help, and advice. However, with age, you’ll start to realize that you would have to step up and be the one giving them these things instead. They may start to show memory-related signs that they require extra care. It is important for you…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the National Crime Prevention Council, safety and security of the elderly population is a big concern today. The baby boomer era is now becoming the seniors of today and these seniors are growing in numbers each and every year. It’s only natural that as this senior citizen…