From the Publisher ... Today’s "retirement" is decidedly "not your father's retirement." The concept of retirement and what it means has been turned on its head in the last decade. Visit a Life Plan or Independent Living community and you’ll see what I mean; these communities offer resort-style living [...]
I want to share a few thoughts to be sure when one equates "Aging In Place" with "this is all I will accept" that they think a little further. My points really revolve around a differentiation between aging-in-place-in-current-setting-no-matter-what versus aging in "place" where "place" is a community. [...]
When you have a reliable routine, your emotions are in balance, and you feel more productive throughout the day. Looking after an animal that is reliant on you is also an opportunity to become more physically and emotionally stronger as a person. This responsibility also carries over to other aspects of your life. [...]
We retire when the time is right. We enjoy open schedules and limited responsibilities. And then, after a while, we notice we are getting a little itchy, a little uncomfortable, a little undirected. Social scientists call these feelings "the end of the honeymoon period." [...]
"Long term care" - Three words that can change a family forever. Long term care is not a place. It's an event that can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Long term care is assistance provided to loved ones because of their inability to perform activities of daily living due to an illness, injury, or progressive, sudden, cognitive impairment such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. [...]
Gardening offers many health benefits. In addition to helping seniors enjoy the outdoors and fresh air, gardening provides opportunities for increased physical activity, and it can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. That's just the beginning when it comes to the health benefits of gardening. Here are other advantages to getting your hands dirty. [...]
From the Publisher ... The word "Retirement" is arguably one of the most loaded words in the English language. Retirement means vastly different things to different people. Some will be excited to never work another day in their lives. Others may seek a totally new career. [...]
I hope not to overwhelm the reader of this article with statistics and examples, because the impact of cost increases in both inflation and staffing vary by location, type of community, and management decisions. Over my 37 years of involvement in the retirement community industry, I thought I had learned not to let a few events or factors cause panic. But the reality of inflation’s impact to tangible purchases [...]
It is winter and you find yourself back to wondering how to stay in touch with each other in comfortable and safe ways. What is the 2023 answer to an enjoyable, sociable, active and safe winter? There are still many virtual and face-to-face activities that fill the bill. [...]
Scientific research has made it clear that seniors between the ages of 55 and 90 must engage in moderate exercise several times per week. Physical activity, like cardio and strength training, keep diseases and illnesses at bay and promise a higher quality of life for older adults. [...]
