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 […]
I want an independent living retirement community, but does it really matter where I live?
Many talk about retirement lifestyles and the benefits of an independent living retirement community, but deciding where to move can be difficult. Is independent living the right choice? What is it actually like to live at the communities you’re considering? How does the lifestyle at a Life Plan community (also called a Continuing Care Retirement […]
How to Create a Safer Home for Seniors Aging in Place
Home safety requires proactive thinking I have a neighbor named Jack. His wife passed away in 1994 from breast cancer and his two daughters live far away, so I’m a caregiver of sorts, checking in on him daily just to be sure he’s okay. He’s 92 years old now, and becoming more frail and […]
Maximizing Your Independence: Tips to Avoid Assisted Living
No one spends their childhood dreaming of the day they can move into assisted living – we expect to remain independent and healthy long into our golden years. But as we begin to see our parents or friends needing the support available in an assisted living residence, it’s natural to wonder how to avoid that […]
5 Tips to Stay Independent as You Age
Many of us have a memory embedded in our minds — the moment when we realized that adults, once they reach a certain age, begin to lose their rights. Maybe it was the day your grandmother was told she could no longer drive her car, or the moment a sibling took over your parents’ finances. It almost […]
