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Best Part Time Jobs for Retirees
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 [...]
Best Vitamins for Seniors With Diabetes
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 [...]
Meet Your New Resident Council
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. [...]
Staycations: What is the New Trend and How Can Retirees Get the Most Out of it?
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 [...]
Top Personal Care Items for Seniors
If you have a senior family member, you might notice them struggling to complete everyday tasks as they age. Many older adults require assistance with daily living, especially when it comes to hygiene. In this article, we'll review the importance of hygiene, then share top [...]
What are our residents looking forward to the most this spring?
Spring has officially sprung, and summer is just around the corner! With the temperatures warming up, we are all looking forward to getting outside, having fun with friends and family, and maybe even traveling. We asked some of our residents what they are excited [...]
How To Prepare for a Retirement Community
You've prepared for your retirement for a long time. Years of saving and planning have finally come to fruition, and it's time for you to move to a retirement community. With so many independent living options to choose from, it can be challenging to [...]
What It’s Like to Live in Senior Living Apartment Communities
Independent living communities are one option for older adults after they've retired. Several types of senior housing are available, but retirement communities provide the ideal environment for those looking for independent living without a lot of the stress of living alone. In addition, most [...]
Easter Crafts for Seniors With Dementia
There are few things more enjoyable for someone with dementia than a curated fun and relaxing activity. Whether you're visiting a beloved older adult in an assisted living facility or they're coming over to your home, these Easter crafts for seniors with dementia are guaranteed [...]
Is there a right time to move to a CCRC?
There are many factors to consider when starting the process of looking into retirement communities, and one of the most common questions older adults ponder is, “When is the right time to move to a CCRC?” There are many factors that go into answering this [...]
Independent Living Activities for Seniors
Moving to an independent living community has many benefits for older adults. For one thing, you'll never have to shovel another driveway or worry about replacing a leaking roof again. You'll also get to enjoy a wide range of amenities designed to make life more [...]
Ease Into Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time comes around twice every year, and every time it takes our bodies time to adjust. While an hour may not seem like much to gain or lose, we certainly feel this change for the few days following Daylight Savings. Changes in daylight [...]
