Seniors For Living

This may be a bittersweet Mother’s Day if it is the first without Mom at home. If she recently transitioned to assisted living or another type of senior care community, the change will likely be just as difficult for ...

We all have a morning routine. Maybe it’s reading the paper with a cup of coffee in hand, or a brisk walk with the dogs, or packing lunches for the kids before rushing them out the door to catch ...

Yes, you read that right: the residents of a Silverado Senior Living community in Plano, Texas, recently enjoyed “Yappy Hour.”

Visit the Silverado Senior Living Facebook fan page for access to photos of the event, with the canine guests of ...

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 ...

Visiting a senior loved one in assisted living may not be an easy thing, depending on how far away the community is and what your work schedule is like. Sometimes, it is too emotionally painful to see your friend or ...

When you’re exploring assisted living for a relative or friend, you probably paid close attention to the look of the community, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, the price tag.

Perhaps during a tour you passed the activities ...

The holidays are a bright time in assisted living: often, hallways and common areas sparkle with festive decorations, the dining room features themed menus and meals, residents and staff members bring wrapped packages for toy drives, the activities department hosts ...

In this entire week leading up to Veterans Day 2011, senior living communities from coast to coast have hosted luncheons, photo displays, parades, ceremonies, celebrations, banquets, and a number of other activities to honor residents who served in World War II.

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Alzheimer’s was a hot topic in September, with the debut of #TalkAlz – a brand new chat we’re excited to be a part of, World Alzheimer’s Month, Alzheimer’s Action Day, World Alzheimer’s Day, thousands of Alzheimer’...

There’s a chill in the air, nights are getting shorter, and many have woken to lawns and roofs glistening with the first frost: fall is almost here.

Though the season’s official start is September 23rd, stores are already ...