Many seniors prefer aging in place and want to live in their homes indefinitely. Staying in familiar surroundings can be healthy for seniors, especially when they have social capital through their relationships with family and neighbors. Having a connection with loved ones who can help with transportation to appointments, errands, and personal care is a [...]
Several federally funded government programs for seniors can help with finances and health care and provide social and community services. Financial assistance resources are generally reserved for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Most other services and programs have a minimum age requirement, ranging from 55 to 65. Continue reading to find out what's available [...]
Retirement gifts aren't as common as they used to be, as fewer people than ever before are working a full career with just one employer. The proverbial gold watch has largely gone, but family members and friends of the recently retired often feel the need to mark the occasion with something special. If you know [...]
Riddle Village Residents benefit from many different ways to work on fitness throughout the community. With full access to the state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor heated pool, and daily exercise classes offered, getting a workout in is easy and fun. With the summer coming to an end and a very welcome break in the temperatures, [...]
Service dogs undergo rigorous training to ensure they have the right temperament and skills to help people with disabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service dog must be trained to take a specific action rather than provide general support. For example, some service dogs are trained to detect seizures or [...]
Tooth loss becomes more likely as we get older, and there are several ways to replace your lost ones with artificial teeth. Dental implants are an excellent choice for younger people to replace natural teeth. However, for older patients, full or partial dentures are a more usual choice as the procedures to fit them [...]
Congratulations! You've made it to retirement from your full-time job. But if you're like many recent retirees (or near retirees), you may already be wondering what to do to stay active and pass all the extra time you have. You may want the answer to the question, what are the best part time jobs [...]
Diabetes is an illness that can affect your quality of life. While it may not be possible to cure diabetes, there are many things you can do to reduce diabetes risk. These include not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating well. There's also a lot you can do to mitigate diabetes symptoms. The [...]
This past April, new members were inducted into the Riddle Village Resident Council. Each member of the Resident Council has lived at Riddle Village for several years, but we wanted to take the time to introduce them as they step into their new roles. Continue reading to learn more about these residents and what [...]
The world looks a lot different today than it did just a few years ago. From socializing to working, Covid-19 changed the way we approach our daily lives, including the way we take time for ourselves and relax. With travel restrictions and everyone wanting to avoid the spread of any illness, the newest trend [...]
