You are nearing retirement and have decided that you need some help managing your affairs and maintaining your independence. You have also decided that moving out of the house and into a senior-friendly independent living community works best for you, but there are so many options! These communities include independent living, assisted living, and memory care…
If you’re a senior living in a retirement community, you will likely wonder what your dining options are. After all, not only does dining out affect your health but also your financial situation. Senior living communities can provide this through services and amenities like meals, transportation, and medical assistance. There are many different types of senior living…
Keeping fit is an important part of boosting overall health. However, older adults with joint pain and/or mobility limitations can find it hard to perform exercises that are too intense. When that’s the case, it’s time to consider chair exercises, which can reap just as many benefits. Are Chair Exercises the Best Choice? Many types…
As you age, you may start to consider senior living options that liberate you from the mundane burdens of daily chores like cooking and household maintenance. Thankfully, independent living arrangements are available and accessible to help make your life run smoothly and conveniently. Independent living also comes with many other benefits that are central to…
Dementia is a disease that’s becoming more common as our population ages. As the number of people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia increases, so does the need for specialized care facilities. SHINE Memory Care is one such program, providing memory support to those who need it most. Here are some things you should know about this…
There are many reasons why doctors advise against sitting for too long without taking proper breaks. Let’s explore the 9 health impacts of too much sitting! Heart Problems Scientists made a discovery from research that compared two similar groups: transit drivers who mostly sit during the day, and guards or conductors who don’t. Those who…
With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, that’s an astonishing number of individuals who have experienced the condition in their lives when you factor in family and friends. Alzheimer’s disease is not a part of normal aging, and changes in the brain often occur years before symptoms start to show. We share…
Affordable transportation services for seniors are critical to helping them manage health and independence. Realistically, the elderly are not capable of staying in their homes alone as they age if there are no reliable transportation options to go get household supplies or to doctor’s appointments. Those who do not drive also experience social isolation, leading…
It can be a scary prospect, but the truth is that most people will need senior living transportation services at some point in their lives. It may be difficult for those with mobility issues or cognitive disabilities to get around on their own. With access to professional senior living transportation services, however, you don’t have to worry…
Every year, when the flu season comes around again, how prepared are you? While getting the flu can confine younger individuals to bed for a day or two, the complications can be much more serious for an older adult. Flu can develop into pneumonia, especially for those with weakened immune systems. In order to reduce…