Seniors For Living

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 ...

Most people searching for independent living consider the obvious: cleanliness, affordability, available amenities, location. Staffing may be a consideration for some, and for those who plan to eat meals in any of the community’s dining venues, a few “test ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Empire State Building. The Statue of Liberty. Ellis Island, Broadway, Times Square, Central Park: choose assisted living in New York City and you have access to the Big Apple’s endless number of options ...

Independent living is still a popular setting for seniors who want low-to-no maintenance living, the freedom to come and go as they please, the privacy of an individual apartment, the comfort of community fostered by interaction with peers, and amenities ...

Over the years, senior living communities of all sizes have typically offered some type of fitness/wellness component as part of their activities programming, via daily exercise classes, use of a fitness center or pool, Wii sports tournaments, walking trails ...

A diverse array of social events; multiple dining venues; access to fitness equipment, health and wellness services; and transportation: these are among the offerings typically available at independent living communities nationwide.

Many seniors choose this setting for the flexibility and ...

Margaret Samples, 89, just got back from the trip of a lifetime: a five-day adventure in and around the Grand Canyon.

A resident of Brookdale’s Chambrel Club Hill assisted living community in Garland, Texas, Samples had traveled the world over ...

In this previous post, we presented a few of the primary personnel serving assisted living residents. Now, we’ll cover the key players in an independent living setting (note that specific titles may vary among communities, but roles are essentially ...

Anticipating a transition to assisted living, either for you or a senior in your social/family circle? Recognize that this is a major adjustment – even if the individual making the move is transferring from an independent living apartment to an ...

Sunshine, sparkling waters, palm trees, citrus fruits, Key West, Miami Dolphins, Mickey Mouse, Kennedy Space Center – and the list goes on. Florida still tops the list of states with the highest number of senior residents (a recent US News Money &...