The impact of social isolation on older adults
Social isolation isn’t just a mental health issue for older adults; it’s deeply connected to physical health, even mortality. Unhappily, it’s also a growing trend. It was easy to love the Golden Girls. Snarky, sarcastic Dorothy, Blanche the Southern belle, oblivious Rose and the matriarch of the group, Sophia… But perhaps the most delightful part […]
Independent living services: comparing home health and home care
Independent living services can be one of those catch-all terms that doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing to every person, depending on the situation they might be in. Some are looking to find out what an independent living retirement community may offer as they evaluate their options, but for others, it’s a search for services […]
Spirituality at retirement communities
Different stages of life bring different needs as we flow through our lives, and things we couldn’t find time for while managing careers and family can become more important once retirement arrives. Spirituality is often one of those things. Whether it’s organized religion or belief in a higher power that brings comfort, it fills an […]
3 ways the right attitude impacts your ability to live independently
People say attitude is everything, but why? How does attitude impact life, especially your ability to live independently once you’re over 65? The answer is beautiful in its simplicity: attitudes drive behavior. The way we think and our deepest beliefs create decisions that bring those thoughts to life. We can’t have a negative attitude […]
Sun Health at Home puts members and their families at ease
(As seen in LiveWell magazine) The news came as a surprise when Jeff DeLeeuw learned that his parents were packing up their belongings and moving from Illinois to Arizona in 1993. When Jeff visited his mom and dad in their Sun City West home, he could see they were clearly enjoying life after retirement. […]
The power of gratitude
Gratitude is powerful. One of the world’s most knowledgeable and passionate believers in mind-body medicine─Deepak Chopra─says it best, “Giving thanks for abundance is greater than abundance itself.” In a recent blog article about the healing power of gratitude, Chopra outlines how those who cultivate a grateful outlook feel better about their lives and experience greater, […]
6 ways to proactively manage your own health care
Can preventative action help curb the rising cost of health care? It can substantially reduce our own out-of-pocket costs, certainly, and help us live independently longer. Taking ownership of our bodies, health and wellness as a proactive prevention measure has never been more important. Why pay (or suffer?) for something we can prevent? Becoming more […]
Get up & move: technology to break the sedentary cycle
It’s an issue: our older adults are far more sedentary than younger adults, spending 80 percent of their awake time sitting down. Prolonged sitting or watching TV is dangerous, though. Too much of it heavily impacts health, muscle strength and balance, leading to reduced independence and mobility over time. Finding ways to move more often […]
One of senior care’s most Innovative new trends: continuing care at home
Innovative CCaH programs pave the way for a proactive approach to long-term care and cost management As the size of our retired population increases and the costs of health care skyrockets, some very interesting things are happening within the senior living industry. Innovative solutions are launching to help retirees maintain independence, reduce out-of-pocket costs […]
We’re young and energetic, why think about retirement now?
Waiting can reduce your retirement choices Age sneaks up on all of us, along with big retirement choices that we might not feel prepared to make. Questions like “Should I move to a retirement community?” and “Should I purchase long-term care insurance?” are imposing in their importance. Without a sense of urgency, it’s easy […]
