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The decision to move to senior living is not an easy one. It can be helpful to do your research beforehand and start thinking about senior care options before the need arises. Nothing is more stressful than having to make a move to senior housing because of a crisis.

How To Use a Walker With Wheels: Safety and Movement Recommendations

How To Use a Walker With Wheels: Safety and Movement Recommendations

  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Safety

Walkers are a great tool to prevent falls, increase independence, and aid in recovery. But learning to use a walker with wheels may feel overwhelming as you must relearn how to do things like walking or sitting again with this new contraption. It may even feel like it’s more of a burden than a help. […]

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Navigating the Challenges of How To Cope With a Parent With Dementia

Navigating the Challenges of How To Cope With a Parent With Dementia

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Senior Living

You may have noticed some recent subtle or not-so-subtle mental, physical, and emotional changes in your parent’s health condition or behaviors, and they now received a diagnosis of dementia.  What does a dementia diagnosis mean for their future — and your future as a caregiver?  Caring for a parent with dementia can be overwhelming and […]

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Dementia and Driving:Can You Drive With Dementia?

Dementia and Driving:Can You Drive With Dementia?

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Lifestyle
  • Safety

How To Navigate Driving and Dementia You’re starting to notice more scrapes and dents on your dad’s car. You’re worried that he recently got lost driving to the grocery store he’s been shopping at for the past 20 years.  You find yourself thinking it may not be safe for your dad to be driving anymore. […]

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Common Nutrition Concerns for the Elderly: How Nutritional Needs Change as We Age

Common Nutrition Concerns for the Elderly: How Nutritional Needs Change as We Age

  • Eating Well
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle

Are you finding yourself losing interest in food? Perhaps you’re noticing changes in your appetite or taste preferences. It’s natural to feel concerned about these changes and their impact on your health.   As a caregiver, you also may be concerned about your loved one’s declining nutritional intake. Balancing caregiving responsibilities while also ensuring proper nutrition […]

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The Surprising Potential Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors  

The Surprising Potential Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors  

  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Senior Living

Aging Gracefully: The Multitude of Potential Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors Do your joints ever feel stiff? Are your muscles experiencing weakness? Does dizziness or loss of balance ever interrupt your day?  It may be time to get in the flow with Tai Chi, a gentle, low-impact way to build strength and improve balance. […]

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National Center for Assisted Living

The American Health Care Association represents assisted living providers through its National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). NCAL is dedicated to serving the needs of the assisted living community through national advocacy, education, networking, professional development, and quality initiatives.

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Social Wellness

Social wellness is a huge focus for our managed communities. Seniors can be more at risk of isolation and loneliness, which can negatively impact their health. A senior living community can be beneficial for seniors and their families who are concerned about social isolation. Our residents enjoy regular activities and social events. If you’re worried about loneliness and your loved one, take a look at some of our resources below:

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