Seniors For Living

Anyone who loves a pet knows their powerful, positive energy and huge role they play in our lives. Studies show that being around animals is also good for both physical and mental well-being. As a N.Y. Times New Old ...

While “sustainable living” may be today’s hottest catchphrase, to those born and raised in a generation of conservation, it’s just common sense. So it’s only natural to continue your “Waste not, want not” commitment in your senior ...

May is National Pet Month and with May 5th through May 11th National Pet Week, the American Veterinary Medical Association is busy promoting events that celebrate how pets enrich our lives. Pet rescue groups, shelters, and vet clinics all over ...

According to a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, seniors take an average of five to six medications. While pill dispensers have become more sophisticated and user-friendly, keeping track and following different dosing instructions can be complicated. Now ...

When considering different assisted living communities, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the look and feel of a place. While atmosphere and ambiance is important (read our post about good design in assisted living), a clear understanding of ...

If you often visit a relative or friend in assisted living, you probably know the staff quite well. At this time of year then, you might be inclined to give gifts to a few of those employees who have gone ...

Each year, Brookdale Senior Living bestows its Cornerstones of Quality awards on deserving communities who have demonstrated “the highest standards of quality care for residents”, per this news release.

Awareness, responsibility and culture: these are the three key principles upon ...

In July, we reported on Florida’s assisted living regulation woes, announcing Governor Rick Scott’s appointment of a task force to work on troubled facilities where abuse, neglect, and questionable deaths had been reported.

Florida was one of many ...

Sooner rather than later: that’s the philosophy emphasized by assisted living marketers currently battling high turnover rates, as per this Senior Housing News article.

Making the transition from living independently to an assisted living residence is difficult for most ...

A post from LeadingAge.org highlighted the fascinating work of Gregor Timlin, a British designer who spent 28 days dining with residents in assisted living communities.

After his experience, Timlin developed an approach to alleviate the frustration that many residents encountered ...