Making a move to a senior living community is a huge change for anyone involved, from your immediate family, circle of cherished friends and most significantly yourself. However, it is essential for those looking for a community that they can socialize and interact with, or require more assistance and supervision with their activities of daily…
Senior living communities are ideal for leading an active and healthy lifestyle during your golden years. They are amazing for feeling safe and secure while living a carefree life, and create the perfect environment for new connections and relationships with fellow residents that can develop into lifelong friends. While social isolation is an epidemic that…
Whether you’re considering an independent living or assisted living community, you will need to assess the amount of personal and individualized care you necessitate. The extent of assistance you require with activities of daily living, preparing meals, medication management, and housekeeping are factors that you should consider when determining yourability to care for yourselves. With…
Many people believe that senior living communities are interchangeable with senior housing. The truth is that the former offers more than lodging and many more exciting amenities and value-added services that enrich their living experience. Living communities are designed to encourage socialization and interaction and have daily activities to keep their residents entertained and engaged…
Picking the type of senior housing or living community can be challenging, especially with different options available for a range of different needs. While the cost usually depends on location, quality of the facilities, and the extent of amenities they offer, the level of personal and skilled care the resident needs is ultimately the main…
Connection is something that everyone internally desires, and the fulfillment or lack thereof could impact one’s physical and mental wellbeing. Being socially connected can help with increasing life expectancy, happiness levels and improve overall health. Studies have also shown a positive relationship between social connections and the well-being of mature adults. As we age, it…
It becomes easier to be socially isolated as one ages. This can be due to many reasons, from the death of a loved one to one’s incapacity to do things independently. Social isolation is a very big concern for mature adults as they tend to use loneliness to describe themselves. These people are at a…
Many opportunities arise once one retires. You no longer have to worry about work and you get to take the break you righteously deserve. You finally have the time and money to travel too. Going for vacations is on the bucket list for most retirees, and some even go backpacking around the world. While retirement…
In this generation of social connections, a significant number of mature adults own a smartphone. However, not a lot of people utilize them to their fullest potential. There are so many perks that come with owning a smartphone, and one of them includes access to apps that help you connect with loved ones. There are…