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Apartment Rentals vs. Private Senior Homes: Arizona Housing Options

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Over the years, older adults form strong connections with their homes, creating a sense of stability and belonging. However, those bonds can weaken as it becomes increasingly harder to keep up with maintenance, repairs, cooking, and other homeownership responsibilities. That situation can feel unsettling, whether the older adult is you or a beloved family member. […]

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How The Ridglea Is A “Community’s Community”

Activities, Assisted Living, Events, Memory Care, News, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

The Ridglea Senior Living is tucked away within a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, offering a scenic setting for those living out their best years of retirement. But during the weekday, it’s a bustling center for business professionals and local leaders — where ideas are born and visions come to fruition. Indeed, it is a “community’s

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Surviving War and Immigration: One Resident’s Journey to Tyler, TX

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The Hamptons of Tyler is home to residents with diverse life experiences, but few have a story quite like Jirina “Ina” D. From escaping Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia to building a new life in North America, her journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and determination. Now, she has found a new home in The Hamptons of Tyler,

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Our Partnerships: Recognizing How Senior Real Estate Is Different, Experts Guide the Moving Process

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Moving to a senior living community is a major decision, often filled with questions and concerns. Where do you begin? What happens to your home? How do you manage the logistics of downsizing and moving? These worries can feel overwhelming, causing many to put off the decision for months or even years. However, you may

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The Bluffs Seniors Focus on Health & Wellness During Monthly Competitions

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At the beginning of the year, residents of The Bluffs of Flagstaff took on the 2025 Total Wellness Reset Challenge, pushing themselves to move more, think sharper, and support one another along the way. Over one-third of the community participated, engaging in yoga, Tai Chi, brainteasers, hiking, and fitness tests with Select Rehabilitation. A public

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Senior Communities and Group Homes: Dallas, TX Options

Activities, Alzheimer’s, Apartments, Assisted Living, Dementia, Group Homes, Memory Care, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

More older adults live alone than ever before, with KFF Health News estimating that over 16 million Americans are in this situation. To complicate matters, about four in 10 seniors who live alone have significant health issues, including hearing and vision loss, cognition impairment, and other disabilities. That makes living independently particularly difficult. And with

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Arabella of Athens Team Member Shares A Lifetime of Service to Seniors

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Bre Holcomb has lived most of her life connecting with older adults in senior living communities. As a small girl, she ran the hallways, volunteering for activities in the summer and on weekends in the retirement home her mother managed. Bre fell in love with the stories the residents told her and the wisdom they

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The Cottage Residents Celebrate Beloved Volunteer’s Birthday

Events, Memory Care, News, Resident Stories, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Ask anyone in The Hamptons of Tyler, a senior living community, who has the biggest heart for its residents — and they’ll probably tell you “Allison”! She’s been volunteering twice a week for over a year, though she has been serving seniors for a decade while she lived in Dallas. And for one special day,

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The Benefits of Private Care for the Elderly in Senior Communities

Activities, Alzheimer’s, Apartments, Assisted Living, Dementia, Health, Memory Care, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

We often see this pattern: as a senior loved one becomes less self-sufficient, their family members scramble to find home-based caregiving support. It might start with a part-time aide and progress to full-time help, but the path detours when problems arise. This process can be challenging; the schedule might be inconsistent even after a caregiver

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Townhomes or Apartments? Choosing the Best Senior Lifestyle in Willow Park

Apartments, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

According to researchers, townhomes may have originated in the 1600s, in cities like London or Paris. In the US, they first appeared in New York City. Now, they’re popular with homebuyers and renters worldwide; the floor plans can be smaller than houses, although many are larger. In Texas, Willow Park townhomes for rent get leased

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