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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

How to Discuss Senior Living Options with Loved Ones
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

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel: Exercises for Senior Driving Safety
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

What’s It Like to Live in a Retirement Community?
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

Meadow Lake Senior Living Announces Four-Star Status
High-Performing Community Designation Helps Families, Caregivers TYLER, TX December, 2022 The Meadow Lake Senior Living Community is committed to providing the best in comprehensive care to older adults in the Tyler area. As part of this ongoing commitment, Meadow Lake has achieved four stars on the CMS (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Rating