Seniors For Living

We hear about boomers and the aging population all the time, but did you know that their dramatic rise in numbers won’t do much in terms of fueling growth in the senior living industry?

That’s what this new ...

Wake up early to walk on the fitness center treadmill, stroll the landscaped walking paths, or take a dip in the pool. Sleep in, make breakfast in the kitchen, read the paper on the balcony, and write a few letters ...

The Bellettini retirement community in Bellevue, Washington, is home to Panini’s Bistro & Wine Bar, a top-rated dining venue for senior residents that is also open to the public.

Dan Madsen, the CEO of Leisure Care and Chairman of ...

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Dog sledding in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Sailing. Rockclimbing and backpacking in the wilderness. All in some of our country’s most breathtaking locations, ...

Communication has taken on a primarily digital form in the past decade, but that change has certainly sparked creative returns to the beloved old-fashioned medium: pen and paper. Introducing The Art of the Letter, an intergenerational program out of The ...

The idea that retirement community residents spend their days relaxing pool-side with a cocktail or golfing on the campus greens is a false one.

Certainly there are days when residents enjoy these and other recreational activities, as well they should. ...

A well-rounded activities calendar at assisted living should include more than just an occasional game of trivia or afternoon tea party. Also, no two communities should have calendars that look exactly the same, as programs should reflect the hobbies and ...

This news may not come as a surprise, but it is nonetheless troubling.

A perfect storm has been brewing in recent years: the exploding boomer and senior demographic, senior care costs steadily climbing, government (and even private) funds dwindling, and ...

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At the age of 21, my mother gave birth to her first child, the first of five daughters. Me.

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I’m in my early 30s, so I know retirement isn’t on the horizon. But if the new Wells Fargo survey is correct, I’ll have to squint to even see the retirement sun rising (or setting): According to ...