The best senior living community for your loved ones should support their emotional needs as much as their physical. The community’s atmosphere and social opportunities should foster a sense of belonging, and staff interactions must demonstrate empathy and respect. To ensure seniors maintain their independence and autonomy, caregivers have to assist residents with their needs [...]
For many people, the summer months are filled with cookouts, pool parties and other fun activities. Although it's good to get outside, extreme heat and excess sun exposure can cause serious problems, especially in seniors who have chronic illnesses or take medications known to cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Follow these summer health tips for [...]
Staying active is essential in maintaining physical and mental well-being. Many seniors have been embracing rising fitness trends, including water exercise, to stay in shape. Water aerobics offers several benefits, including increased muscle strength, enhanced flexibility, and improved cardiovascular health, all while being gentle on the joints. If you have access to a swimming pool, [...]
Retirement opens the door to a new world of hobbies and activities. But with so much time on your hands, how do you decide how to use it? There's no end to the list of potential things to do in retirement. Staying healthy and active can be key to making the most of this new [...]
Did you know that what you pay to your retirement community may save you money on your taxes? There's a tax deduction available for seniors who are part of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) with a “Type A” Lifecare contract. Keep reading to learn more about the tax benefits a continuing care retirement community [...]
Located just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia, Media is a small Pennsylvania town of just 6,000 residents that’s hidden in plain view. It's often referred to as “Everybody’s Hometown” because settling down in this Delaware County borough is as familiar as home, even when it likely means changing your entire way of life. From [...]
A short-term skilled nursing facility is an important step on the journey to recovery that typically comes after a hospital stay. The care that you or a loved one receive during this time can drastically improve your health, your mood, and your overall well-being, which is why it is so important to take great [...]
Downsizing in retirement can often appear as an overwhelming challenge. Here are some tips to help make the process go as smoothly as possible. 1. Make a List Looking at all of your belongings as a whole can be overwhelming. By breaking them down into categories and sorting through them one at a time, [...]
Skilled nursing care can be employed in any number of situations, from senior living facilities to older adults who require a more intensive level of care after a health issue or medical crisis. What qualifies a patient for skilled nursing care and why it is necessary? In fact, health issues sometimes reveal vulnerabilities in [...]
Life plan communities, or continuing care retirement communities, offer more than just quality care. They provide a full range of residential services, amenities, and wellness programs, allowing older adults to build well-rounded lives. These senior living communities have gained in popularity over the years, and for good reason. Explore what a life plan community [...]
