Finding love later in life can be a remarkable blessing, but it can come with some unique challenges, as well. From figuring out where you will live to determine how you’ll navigate medical issues, there are many decisions that have to be made in order to meld two well-established existences into one happy union. Use… Read more »
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Navigating Long-Term Care: A Guide for Caregivers
As your senior loved one ages, it becomes tougher to live at home, and eventually they may need the specialized and skilled care offered in senior living. If your family is facing a similar situation, one of the first steps you should take is to find a safe and compassionate community so you will know… Read more »
We want to move to a 55+ community — how do we find the best one?
3 steps to organize your search My spouse and I are in our mid 70s. We’re thinking of moving to an independent living community in the coming years. It’s overwhelming trying to sift through all the options and figure out the right fit for us. Any tips on how to research our options and identify… Read more »
Where Will Your Senior Loved One Thrive?
As your mom, dad, or grandparents begin to show the effects of age, a decision must be made regarding where they will live. Will they remain at home, purchase a modified home, relocate to an assisted living facility, or move in with you? This question should be answered carefully and after much consideration. Read on… Read more »
Stay Healthy as You Age with These Essential Tips and Resources for Seniors
According to Time, the average life expectancy in the US is around 79 years of age — compared to about 71.4 years globally. However, actual life expectancy varies depending on several factors, including diet and nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, gender, hygiene, socioeconomic status, and access to health care. Whether you’ve eaten well and exercised your whole… Read more »
How Seniors Can Budget Better When on a Fixed Income
Living on a fixed income as a senior can offer unique challenges. However, we also want to be able to enjoy the years we spend in retirement. With that in mind, below are some budgeting tips from Adult Care Advisors to help keep you living the life of your dreams. Budget Everything Having a solid… Read more »
3 Habits Seniors Can Start in the New Year for Improved Health and Happiness
Whatever your age may be, you’re never too old to set goals for yourself and form new habits, especially those that could extend your life and boost your health and happiness. New Year’s resolutions foster a sense of purpose in older adults, and some studies show that having a sense of purpose could reduce a… Read more »
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To Whom It May Concern: Occasionally you are lucky to meet someone who changes your life for the better. Your associate Carol Katz returned a phone call when I made an initial inquiry about possible Assisted Living facilities for my 94-year-old father. Carol provided guidance, caring, understanding and expertise re: my difficult decision and offered… Read more »
How Seniors Can Use Technology to Maintain Health and Happiness
Many people think that enjoying good health in their senior years is an elusive dream. While you may not be able to stave off normal age-related changes, you can take steps to prevent illness and injury from robbing you of a happy retirement. Today, technology plays a key role in helping seniors maintain their general… Read more »
The Top Benefits of Technology for Seniors
Do you ever stop and remember the time when we didn’t have smartphones? A little device in your pocket to not only make phone calls but video chat with friends, look up information, and even track your workouts? We all rely on our tech devices so much that it’s easy to forget that we haven’t… Read more »
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