When the time comes to consider additional care or assistance for yourself or a loved one, the number of options available can seem overwhelming. Understanding the distinctions between assisted living and skilled nursing care can help you make an informed decision, giving you confidence and peace of mind. Here’s what you need to know about …
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When Karen’s mother didn’t answer the front door, Karen walked around to the back door, ready to let herself in with her spare key. She was alarmed to see the door ajar—but relieved to find her mother upstairs reading with her sore legs up on an ottoman. When Karen went back downstairs to the kitchen …
What’s the Scoop on Nutrition? Eat more protein! Americans don’t eat enough fiber! Peanuts are a great anti-aging snack! The nutritional advice comes at us fast and furious—and sorting out fact from fiction—and what is appropriate for us can be a real challenge! There are, however, some generally accepted truths advanced by nutritionists and gerontologists …
Sharon and Mike Mike was adamant that the home in which he and his wife, Sharon, had raised their two sons was becoming too much to care for. He was motivated to move—after all, he told Sharon, he did the lion’s share of the home maintenance. Why not live in a smaller home somewhere closer …
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We know how important exercise is to staying healthy and active. But have we considered the role exercise can play in safe driving? There are specific steps we can take to improve coordination, muscle strength, and flexibility that can help us feel more confident and comfortable behind the wheel. It’s important to always check with …
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A New Experience Moving to a new place can seem like a great leap into the unknown. And it can feel even more so when we’re moving to a setting we haven’t yet experienced and may have no context for understanding. Fortunately, today’s retirement communities offer ample opportunities to visit, dine, attend events, and …
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Gail’s Story Ever since Glen, Gail’s husband, passed away four years ago, Gail just can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep. Gail’s doctor prescribed a mild sleep aid for her while Glen was in the last stages of his illness. But after Glen passed away, Gail didn’t feel comfortable asking for more refills, figuring …
Carla’s Crisis Carla thought she was going to lose her mind! Her carefully planned schedule seemed to be working, but just a few weeks into the summer, everything came tumbling down like a house of cards. One of the counselors at her kids’ summer camp came down with Covid, and the whole camp had to …
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Feeling independent and self-sufficient helps boost our mood, self-esteem, and overall sense of being in control of ourselves and our environment. The concept of “assisted living” was developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s on the east and west coasts of the US in response to changes in attitudes towards the way seniors should …
Research begun in the 1970s on seniors and social connections continues to support the importance of social ties to physical and mental health as well as overall feelings of well-being. In fact, a study conducted in Canada found a correlation between a senior’s sense of belonging and their perception of their own health. Other studies …
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