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 ...

This is the time of year when “green thumbs” are in their glory -- weeding, tilling, planting, watering and tending their gardens. Many senior living residents are doing the same, as a number of independent living campuses and assisted living ...

When you first walk through the doors of an independent living, assisted living, or any other type of senior care community, there are two things you’ll notice right away: the smell of the building and how you are greeted.

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In large independent living communities, where the apartments may be a long walk from common areas (dining room, pool/fitness area, mailroom, etc.), residents may need to use a wheelchair or scooter, on a regular or occasional basis. If a ...

Each year, the Assisted Living Federation of America names the top 10 largest assisted living and independent living providers (based on resident capacity) in their magazine, Senior Living Executive.

Featured in the April/May issue, the article covered the numbers and ...

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. ...

Yesterday we posed this question -- what’s your independent living personality? -- as a means of sorting out what communities might be the best fit for those considering this senior housing category.

Today, we’ll take things a step ...

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 ...

Independent living communities come in all shapes, sizes and settings. Condominium-style homes, high-rise senior apartments, one-level ranchers or cottages, bi-level twins, and even “hybrid” housing (a cross between an apartment/cottage) are among the available options, each of which may ...

Most independent living campuses are quite large, with multiple high-rise apartment buildings, condos in a resort-like setting, or acres of ranch/cottage-style residences.

Seniors who choose this venue for retirement are typically very active and still engaged in activities they ...