Tag: senior living
Aging in Place: Senior Living and Universal Design
Architecture for seniors doesn’t have to be sterile. The latest movement in multigenerational housing, universal design, promises appeal AND accessibility. As baby boomers age—and watch their parents contend with the complexities of senior housing—the concept of aging in place becomes ever more appealing. In fact, according to an AARP survey, as many as 90 percent…
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Has High-Tech Senior Living Changed the Way We Age?
When today’s seniors were children, there were no televisions. Jet airliners didn’t exist, and mechanical adding machines were the closest thing to computers around. It’s remarkable how much has changed. Technologies that would have seemed like science fiction fantasies to seniors when they were children are now being used at many of today’s senior living communities to…
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11 Innovative Ways that Senior Communities Promote Nutrition
Dining is an important experience for residents at senior living communities. It’s more than just a healthy meal; it’s also a social highlight for the residents. This is why many senior communities focus not only on the importance of healthy nutrition, which is essential for seniors, but also on making the food delicious and the…
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Luxury Assisted Living
From putting greens to gourmet cuisine and lectures by retired university professors, luxury assisted living offers lavish perks and a resort lifestyle. Assisted living has its origin in the senior living industry’s aim to provide a personalized, more humane setting for seniors who need some assistance with daily living but will thrive in a setting…
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Red Hat Society: Senior Living Fun and Friendship
“You’re never too old to play dress-up…” If you’ve ever seen a gaggle of older women wearing distinctive red hats out in the community and wanted to know more about those audacious ladies, we did too. The Red Hat Society shows senior women around the world (and younger ones, too) that senior living doesn’t mean…
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Is a Cruise Ship Retirement Cheaper than Assisted Living?
It might sound like a lark for Mom and Dad to live out their golden years in a nice hotel or on a globetrotting cruise ship, but when you calculate the costs and the practical realities, how does it really compare to assisted living? There’s an e-mail rumor that’s been making the rounds for years;…
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Club Bamboo: Innovative Seattle Senior Living
Today we talk to the Asian Counseling and Referral Service about Club Bamboo, their innovative Seattle senior living program that serves up nutritious meals, exercise classes, and social connections. Social isolation can be a problem among seniors, particularly immigrants—especially if you can’t find someone else who speaks the same language. That’s why Seattle’s Asian Counseling…
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The Assisted Living Phenomenon: A Secret Weapon Against Heart Disease?
February marks the 50th annual American Heart Month and much progress has been made since 1963. While heart-disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., the number of seniors afflicted with the condition decreased markedly during the last decade. Evidence suggests assisted living long-term care providers may have helped bring about this change. The Rise…
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Who Would You Like to Live With at an Assisted Living Community?
Poll results are in! Our most recent poll generated an impressive 2,497 votes in only a few weeks. This shows the importance of companionship in our ‘autumn of life’ and that many Americans, especially baby boomers, are thinking about—and planning—their retirement. After all, we know how important socialization and stimulation are for quality of life…
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America’s Richest Retirees Prefer Seattle Over Florida
The wealthiest retirees in the U.S. favor waterside homes, country settings and plenty of space, whether they live in rainy Seattle or sunny Florida. When older Americans retire, they tend to look for communities with a particular slate of characteristics—convenient medical services and senior-friendly leisure activities, for instance. It’s common knowledge that places like Florida…
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