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As we get older, evaluating our living arrangements and what we will need and want throughout our retirement years is common. One option that has become increasingly popular in recent years is 55 and older communities.
Read More about Why Retirees Love Living in 55 and Older CommunitiesIndependence is important to all of us, so it can be difficult to ask for and accept help – even if we need it. Many think accepting care means giving up independence, but knowing it’s time to seek support can help you maintain your independence and enhance your well-being.
Read More about 4 Signs It’s Time to Consider Assisted Living OptionsWhen it comes to renting or buying a home at any stage of your life, each option has pros and cons to consider. However, if you are moving during your retirement years, these factors may influence your decision differently, and additional factors could impact your final choice.
Read More about Renting vs. Owning: Which is Better for Your Retirement Lifestyle?Spending time in nature and gardening provide wellness benefits for all of us. However, designing and planting a sensory garden goes a step further in offering benefits for individuals living with dementia.
Read More about How to Design a Sensory Garden for a Loved One Living with DementiaThe American Bar Association describes estate planning as “the transfer of property at death as well as a variety of other personal matters and may or may not involve tax planning. The core document most often associated with this process is your will.”
Read More about Estate Planning: Tips & Factors to ConsiderChoosing a retirement living community takes a lot of thought, planning, and patience. Beyond a community that offers the right level of care, amenities and activities that align with your interests, and accommodations that cater to your lifestyle, you want to find a community that makes you feel at home.
Read More about Why Choose a Close-Knit Retirement Living CommunityAccording to the Cleveland Clinic, “chronic pain is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months…Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months, or years. Some people [experience] chronic pain even when there is no past injury or apparent body damage.”
Read More about Safe Exercises for Reducing Chronic PainYou decided to move into independent senior living, researched, and found the right community for you. All that is left to do now is the moving part. However, this could be the most stressful if you have not properly prepared. In fact, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll, “45% of respondents say that moving is by far the most stressful event in life.”
Read More about Independent Senior Living: Tips for Making Your MoveWe are all creatures of habit; we have our own routines, no matter how big or small. Whether it’s a simple morning routine in which we get up, make coffee, and take a shower or a more detailed routine that schedules out the whole day, we all have our daily rituals.
Read More about Benefits of Creating a Wellness Routine to Start the New YearThis time of year is known as the season of giving, but this can mean so much more than finding and giving the perfect gifts to family members and friends. This could mean giving our time, volunteering, and getting involved in our communities to help those in need or support a good cause.
Read More about Tis the Season of Giving: Benefits of Volunteering for Seniors
