Home is where the heart is, but it can also be where you make it! Many older adults who have successfully transitioned to senior living often share how they wish they had moved in to a retirement community in Sherills Ford, NC sooner. Once they have settled down, they realize how tough it used to…
When families are considering moving a family member into a retirement community, many factors play a role in determining when this will happen. The commonest of these include the loved one’s need for assisted living care, finances, illness and a sudden change in the family’s status such as the loss of the ability to afford…
If you’re considering enrolling a loved one in a memory care community, it’s wise to tour multiple places before making your final decision. Taking several tours will allow you to compare facilities and see which one feels like it would be the best fit for your loved one. However, there can be so much pressure to…
Are you thinking about retiring? If your answer is yes, you are likely to be very excited. After all, starting your retirement is a mark of the end of an era of hard work. Now, you can enjoy retirement – your prize for all the effort you have exerted over the years. Besides that, retirement…
The results of medication-related studies are usually determined and based on young and healthy participants’ data, and are then reflected in medication doses and other aspects of health. However, chances are that we become more reliant on medications as we age, due to age-related chronic conditions such as hypertension. Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies…
The zoo is a family-friendly place where you can enjoy the great outdoors, and bond with your loved ones, while at the same time, getting the exercise and mental stimulation you need. Not only that but animals can also help us to feel mentally and emotionally happy which is beneficial to avoiding depression symptoms. If…
Independent living communities are places for active seniors who are looking for a care-free lifestyle. An independent living community provides benefits for older adults such as opportunities to enjoy hobbies, embrace a healthy lifestyle, pursue new passions, and be yourself. In this article, we share why you should consider moving into an independent living community…
Every older adult differs in terms of their personal and medical needs. If you are caring for an aging loved one, you may start to notice their lifestyle needs starting to change at some point in their lives which may require a change of senior care services. Witnessing an aging loved one losing their memory…