Have you taken the next step and planned your move to a senior living community? While this is bound to be an exciting new phase of your life, there can be challenges around how to make a senior living space your own. Chances are your new home will be smaller than your current one. Deciding…
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As people get older, they often develop health problems that can negatively affect their ability to go to the bank in person, particularly if they do not use their vehicle or have other mobility issues. However, other options are available to aging adults in independent living communities besides visiting their local branch – online banking…
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So, you have found the perfect senior living community to move into and have made plans to do so. But before you can embark on that next phase in your life, there’s all your belongings to sort out. What will you do with all these items? What’s coming with you and what’s getting left behind?…
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Do you know that according to some stats in 2019, 22% of Americans have less than $5,000 saved for retirement and 15% have no retirement savings at all? While money isn’t everything, it is important to have enough to live by as a retiree comfortably. You can still reassess your spending and savings plan if…
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Golden-years adults need to stay physically active, mentally engaged, and socially involved in their community to enjoy good health. Laughter can help with all of these things. It’s an integral part of the physical activity piece! The more your body breaks down during laughter, the more calories you burn! Get to know the health benefits of laughter…
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One group of people who have suffered most from loneliness as a result of the ongoing pandemic are seniors, especially those living alone outside of a dedicated senior living community. With visitors keeping away to protect their elderly loved ones, seniors can feel increasingly isolated from those around them. However, seniors living in dedicated communities…
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For folks researching independent senior living options, you would have come across many articles stating the benefits of it. Indeed, there are many social and emotional plus points to staying in a safe community like that. But one of the constituents many are worried about is the cost. If you’re wondering whether you will be…
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Do you have a loved one who is interested in making the move to a senior living community? This can be particularly beneficial for them if they need some help with daily chores or have been feeling increasingly lonely. This is when you may want to look into senior living options, such as an independent…
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Have you ever noticed that aging adults tend to lead organized lives? They aren’t necessarily tidier than other generations, but they usually have an air of refinement. As most people know, most aging adults are far more comfortable with their surroundings when everything is neat. However, if you need help with tidying and decluttering, fret…
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It’s getting more and more common for older folks to own a smartphone. But as phones improve with the times, it may be harder for our elderly parents to learn the high-tech kinds of stuff. Seemingly easy things like how to use WhatsApp or Facebook, enlarging the font size, or adjusting the screen’s brightness may…
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