Blog: Senior Living 101

Everyone should have the opportunity to live a long and healthy life.  However, life choices and the environments that surround us as we age can have a significant impact on our quality of life as we age. The WHO defines Healthy Aging “as the process of developing and maintaining the…

Aging actively is challenging as a person’s ability to safely get out and about diminishes.  The loss of a spouse, the ability to drive, or friends moving away slowly over time shrinks many senior’s social circles.  This has become more exacerbated during the coronavirus epidemic, where even the thought of…

As we grow into our senior years, each of us engages in a conversation of how and where we want to enjoy life.  Many want to stay at home and others desire to let go of the responsibilities and challenges associated with homeownership and move to a retirement community.  When…

Today, there are numerous living options for seniors. Understanding the differences between these options is the first step in discovering what works best for you and your needs. Independent Living Independent living is typically a senior housing community or apartment building that may provide some supportive services such as meals,…

Do you feel removed from family and friends? Do you feel isolated in your own home? Do you feel alone with your own thoughts, with no one to talk to and no opportunity to engage with your community? Unfortunately, for a growing number of seniors, the answer is yes. Approximately 12.5…

Change is challenging, especially as you age.  Many of our parents have been in their own home for years, and the idea of this change in particular can cause anxiety and an abrupt objection.  However, the best time to have the conversation with aging parents is before a crisis happens,…

When you begin the journey to Senior Living, there are a lot of questions that arise.  Below are some of our most frequently asked questions and answers. Don’t see your question here? Reach out to one of your local communities for more information. Click here to find a community or schedule a…

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disorder. It impairs the ability to learn, make judgment, communicate effectively and also affects the ability to live a normal daily life. Alzheimer’s can also cause changes in behavior both mentally and physically as well as trigger paranoia,…

Approaching a move to a senior living community can sometimes seem like an emotional marathon for families and seniors. Add the complexities of pricing and affordability and it can seem overwhelming. What is Elder Law? Elder Law involves planning for the complex health care, long term care, and other issues…

What is an Advance Health Care Directive or Living Will? An Advance Health Care Directive or living will is a document that helps one prepare for end-of-life medical decision, and is often paired with a power of attorney for health care. Such a document is important because, given a medical…