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Great news: We’re living longer. In fact, for the first time in history, residents of high-, middle-, and low-income countries are likely to live to 60 years of age and beyond. Longevity is one of the greatest achievements of our time. Time to thrive But this success story is hollow if the quality of those… Continue reading Why Wellness Matters: The Importance of Wellness Programs in Senior Living
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Debunking Senior Living Myths
There are a lot of myths out there about senior living communities. And if your only experience with a community was from several decades ago, some myths may seem easy to believe. The truth is, society has changed its ideas about aging, and senior living communities have changed right along with it. This post will… Continue reading Debunking Senior Living Myths
Senior Care and Senior Living Technology Trends that Actually Help
We’re all intimately aware of how much technology has changed our everyday world and continues to do so at an increasing pace. And while seniors can sometimes be slower to adopt new technologies, in many ways, they may have the most potential to be helped by technological innovations. CLICK HERE to learn more about technologies… Continue reading Senior Care and Senior Living Technology Trends that Actually Help
Seniors Thrive at Life Care Services Communities
In the next 40 years, the number of adults age 65 and older will double, and more and more seniors will consider when is the right time to make the move to a senior living community. In Life Care Services® communities such as ours, we aim to enable seniors to thrive and live their best… Continue reading Seniors Thrive at Life Care Services Communities
2020 Senior Living Trends
A Community of Individuals: 2020 Senior Living Trends Baby boomers are set to become some of the most educated, savvy and individualistic seniors the industry has seen. 2020 will see a popularity spike for products, services and even community locations that enable older adults to retain more control over their surroundings and daily activities. Technology… Continue reading 2020 Senior Living Trends
Avoiding Isolation in Older Adults
Healthy Connections: Senior Isolation and How to Combat It Deeply rooted in all human beings is a need for community. But did you know that lack of connection and social interaction is a health concern? According to research by AARP’s Connect2Affect initiative, 26% of adults over age 65 are at an increased risk of early death… Continue reading Avoiding Isolation in Older Adults
Retire to a Community You Love by Ensuring it Matches Your Interests.
Deciding where to retire takes more consideration than opening a map, closing your eyes, and letting your finger be your guide. But no matter where you end up, your destination should put a smile on your face and a gleam in your eye, says Steve Gurney, founder of The Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook. “And… Continue reading Retire to a Community You Love by Ensuring it Matches Your Interests.
How to be a Long-Distance Caregiver for an Aging Parent
Long-distance caregiving comes with its own unique challenges, whether you live an hour, a state line or even an entire continent away. As a caregiver for a parent, you’re responsible for the decisions that impact both their life and your own. The stress of this responsibility can be high, along with the guilt of feeling… Continue reading How to be a Long-Distance Caregiver for an Aging Parent
The Benefits of Continuing to Travel as a Senior
As the saying goes, traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. And as a senior, you’ve earned your time to travel. The world’s a beautiful place, and we all should see as much of it as we can in our lifetime. Learn about the benefits and see a list of suggested… Continue reading The Benefits of Continuing to Travel as a Senior
You’re Never too Old to Have a Hobby: The Best Retirement Hobbies
If you’ve retired from a full-time job, you suddenly have 40-60 hours of time previously filled with working, commuting and eating lunch with co-workers. Some retirees use their newfound time to check stuff off their to-do list. But after you’ve seen the sights, visited relatives, caught up on your reading list and got your house… Continue reading You’re Never too Old to Have a Hobby: The Best Retirement Hobbies