Seniors For Living

We all know that exercise is good for your body and brain, but a new study indicates that it also helps maintains independence in people with Alzheimer’s. How so? An article from the Assisted Living Federation of America shares ...

It breaks your heart to see your parents struggling to maintain their home, to manage all their doctor’s appointments, to keep up with grocery bills and medication expenses and heating costs that just keep getting higher every month.

It ...

The simple answer is yes. Some residents who move to assisted living can still drive and have not sold their vehicle. They may not need to use the car on a daily basis, but most communities provide adequate space for ...

Whether you live down the street or across the country doesn’t matter. As your parents age and struggle with health and mobility issues, you find yourself worrying about them, wondering what you can do to help, wondering when it’...

The simple answer is yes. Even if you choose the independence and freedom of an independent living setting (apartments, condos, cottages, etc.), there may still come a time when you’ll need specialized care or assistance, perhaps after an extended ...

Maybe it goes without saying that children and parents, regardless of age, won’t always agree -- especially when it’s a decision as weighty as a senior living transition.

According to this article on SeniorHousingNews.com, the results of ...

One of the most difficult aspects of an assisted living transition is the coming loss of independence, be it perceived or actual. Think about it: after 60, 70 or 80 years of being independent, it stands to reason that the help offered in ...

How to persuade an aging parent or relative to move to assisted living: that is the premise of many elder care blogs, articles and books. It’s often the adult children versus their parents, children who believe Mom and Dad ...

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 ...

Senior living providers are paying attention to bathroom design, and the focus is not on integrating modern colors and updated textiles. According to Trends in Senior Living, a new report shared by Thomas M. Lee of The Fox Group (California-based ...