Summer allows many to enjoy the great outdoors and get together with family and friends. While this is enjoyable for all, it is key to remember that everyone, with more emphasis on seniors, must keep cool and hydrated in the heat. Summer activities can pose some serious challenges for seniors who are in independent living…
Independent living communities are full of aging people who are still able to take care of themselves and go about their lives like they always have. For many residents, they are retired and enjoying time without the responsibility of work; however, not going to work like they did for decades often leads to boredom and…
Texas has been home to some amazing true-life stories: from the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto to Mission Control on the 1969 Moon Landing to the brutal assassination of President John F. Kennedy. And while those tales are known to just about everyone who has ever called the Lone Star State home, there…
They’re some of the most heartwarming stories and images of this year so far: Families, friends, and loved ones gathered outside the windows of beloved seniors, coming together to spread love and share words of encouragement. Anything just to be physically close and visit face-to-face the way they could in a world before COVID-19. Some…
An all-around healthy lifestyle is the strongest defense against chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are 5 habits in particular that are critical for reducing overall risk… Data from the federal government reflected that Americans spent over $3.65 trillion on health care in 2018. That’s a staggering figure, to say the…
Reimagining Senior Living: It’s More Than Just a Place to Live From dining and accommodations, to the community amenities and a bustling and diverse social aspect, there’s a lot more reason to get excited about today’s brand of senior living. And that’s why it’s time we change any lingering public perceptions that portray the senior…
Each and every senior is unique with an individuality all their own. And yet millions of seniors today are united in pursuit of one, common goal: To live well and remain living independently for many years to come. For some, that means staying in their longtime home or place of residence. Others, however, may opt…