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The journey to senior living is filled with questions. We believe you deserve clear, honest answers. Whether you are researching care options for a parent, looking for tips on healthy aging, or seeking advice on downsizing, our resource library is designed to guide you every step of the way. Explore our latest articles and find the support you need.

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Finance, Lifestyle, Senior Living • October 19, 2023

When Should Senior Citizens Sell Their Home? Considerations, Tips, and More

Whether it's retirement, the appeal of sunshine and warmth, or the desire to live near grandchildren, many seniors find themselves facing the difficult decision of whether to sell their home. This life change comes with emotional, financial, and practical considerations. If you're facing this difficult decision, understanding when seniors should sell their home can help…

Lifestyle, Senior Living • October 19, 2023

What to Bring to Assisted Living

You’ve faced the difficult task of choosing to move to an assisted living community. Whether it’s you or your loved one, the next transition into this new home can be intimidating. Combing through the years of memories associated with the volumes of accumulated belongings is overwhelming. You may find yourself asking –– What should I…

Safety • October 19, 2023

What Is the Ideal Room Temperature for the Elderly?

Have you walked into the home of your elderly parents or another relative and been surprised by how warm it was? You’re not alone. Finding and maintaining a safe household temperature for your elderly loved one is essential. Learn here how to find and maintain this temperature. In this article, we will discuss: Why maintaining…

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Alzheimer’s & dementia, Health & Wellness, Senior Living • October 19, 2023

What Is the Cause of Short-Term Memory Loss in Seniors?

Does your memory seem a little hazy these days? Are you concerned about a loved one’s forgetfulness? You are not alone — memory loss is one of the most common concerns associated with aging. Although memory problems and a modest decline in thinking skills are relatively common as we age, there is a difference between…

Health & Wellness • October 18, 2023

What Is the Best Type of Yoga for Seniors?

Are you a senior looking for a safe and effective way to improve your physical health and overall well-being? Yoga can help. If you’re interested in learning more about yoga options for seniors, you’re in the right place. In this article, you will learn: The specific benefits of yoga for seniors, such as improved balance,…

Senior Living • October 18, 2023

The Average Stay in Assisted Living: Key Facts for Families and Caregivers

Whether you’re an older adult or have a loved one considering making the move into a senior care facility, you may be wondering about the average length of stay in assisted living. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, there are a few common factors that can affect the length of your stay. Here, we unpack the…

Alzheimer’s & dementia, Caregiving, Senior Living • October 18, 2023

What Is Sundown Syndrome In the Elderly?

If you’re a caretaker for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may notice some significant changes in their behavior beginning in the late afternoon or early evening. They might experience confusion, agitation, or mood swings. They may become disoriented or unusually demanding … all signs of sundowner’s syndrome in seniors. Research shows that 20…

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Senior Living • October 18, 2023

What Is Assisted Living?

There’s no question; as we get older, we begin to slow down and often have a more challenging time with the things that used to come easily. Have you noticed things becoming more difficult around the house? Maybe mopping the floors and vacuuming completely takes it out of you, or cooking no longer brings you…

Senior Living • October 18, 2023

What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

Are you asking, “What is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)?” It can be difficult for seniors and their families to find the right senior living option but we’ve got you covered. In our guide, you’ll learn: How a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) allows seniors to "age in place" by offering a full spectrum…

Senior Living • October 18, 2023

What Does Assisted Living Provide for Residents?

Assisted living may be the perfect solution for seniors who need minimal help with medical care or ambulation. However, each senior adult is different and may need or desire specific services. Will the assisted living facility you choose provide the services that your or your senior family member needs? When you discover the ideal fit…

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Knowledge Is Power. We’re Here to Share It.

When Should Senior Citizens Sell Their Home? Considerations, Tips, and More

What to Bring to Assisted Living

What Is the Ideal Room Temperature for the Elderly?

What Is the Cause of Short-Term Memory Loss in Seniors?

What Is the Best Type of Yoga for Seniors?

The Average Stay in Assisted Living: Key Facts for Families and Caregivers

What Is Sundown Syndrome In the Elderly?

What Is Assisted Living?

What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

What Does Assisted Living Provide for Residents?

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