Assisted Living Communities

When it comes to retirement, a golfer has one question: “Where’s the green?” Active adults looking to settle down in a golfer’s paradise where they can play golf for eight months of the year or more have many options throughout the United States at many different price points....

A few years ago, I took my 77-year-old mom, a classic introvert, on a tour of senior living communities. I wanted to show her how much easier life could be if she and Dad rented an independent living apartment and didn’t have to cook all their meals. Mom humored me,...

Last Updated: February 26, 2018 While many people think that the baby boomers are computer illiterate, this is simply not true. Today’s seniors are now catching up with their young counterparts and are embracing the world of technology in assisted living. Learn more about...

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) cater to seniors who don’t want to worry about having to move from one senior living community to another as they age and their needs change. These communities have both an abundance of amenities and services for active seniors...

Harold and Lois Greene still get around pretty well, considering he’s 92 years old and she’s 86. Harold sometimes needs a cane to walk and Lois’s hands shake a bit from Parkinson’s disease. The couple stays active, though, thanks to moving into a senior...

How many New Year’s resolutions have you made throughout your life? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got a long list of past resolutions aimed at a healthier lifestyle, which leads to healthier aging. However, some of those resolutions can be hard to...

Last Updated: January 2, 2018 If you haven’t visited a senior living community in a while, you may have some misconceptions — senior communities have changed significantly over the last few years. Why Seniors Prefer Senior Living Communities Today Senior communities range...

When you recall past holiday gatherings, maybe you can still see Mom baking cookies and stirring pots in the kitchen, or kids bounding out of bed and running into the living room at dawn on Christmas morning. Perhaps you cherish memories of decorating the Christmas tree or...

When searching for the right assisted living community for your loved one, the list of questions to ask administrators is so long that finding out the details about emergency preparedness may not even make the cut. Yet the level of preparation and readiness – should disaster...

Personal health is a common topic among seniors, their family members and health care providers. Openly discussing ailments and planning care around specific health needs are part of supporting an elderly loved one. However, one area of senior health is often neglected – sexual...