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The Difference Between Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living
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
Practical Stroke Prevention Tips for Seniors
May is National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States, and no group is more affected by the impacts of this disease than older adults. The risk of stroke increases with age; incidences double with each decade after the age of 45. However, there are proactive steps you can take today to reduce your risk.
Finding the Best Retirement Community for You
Discovering just the right retirement community can seem like an overwhelming challenge. With so many decisions to make and features of each community to consider, making your best move feels daunting. Here are ways to get started finding a community that’s just right. Type of Living Situation The nature of the lifestyle and housing accommodations
Ten Tips To Simplify And Streamline Downsizing
Downsizing can seem like an overwhelming task, physically and emotionally. But, like any big project, it can be made more manageable with planning and organization. Here are some tips to get you started—and some creative ways to honor precious memories and keepsakes. Think About Your New Space What is the layout of your new home?
When Is The Right Time For Assisted Living
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
How Our Nutritional Needs Change as We Age
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
