"Beyond the financial benefits of downsizing, the process of simplifying one’s life can provide clarity and peace."
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop Community relations director Jamie Campbell has spent the last few months making difficult decisions easier for families who are on the journey of finding the perfect place to care for their loved ones. Since Jamie works with others, she is always looking [...]
Many times, seniors and their loved ones will wonder if assisted living is truly the right solution. Seniors might feel as though they are giving up their independence by moving into an assisted living community, but that’s not necessarily the case. Seniors need that sense of independence to continue being present as they age. They [...]
If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, have a loved one that’s been diagnosed, are worried about the possibility, or are simply interested in sharpening the mind, here are a few suggestions on ways to keep the brain active on a daily basis. Memorize a list. It can be a list of favorite items, things you [...]
Social media has become a pretty common part of our daily lives now. People are often on their phones in public, scrolling through their news feeds or posting about what they’re up to. Although it’s become another detail in our daily lives, social media is still relatively new. For this reason, seniors might be unfamiliar [...]
If you’re a senior who is in the process of moving into a senior housing community, there might be a lot you’re worried or curious about. Here are a few tips to make the entire process a little more stress-free. Start packing way in advance. You’ll probably have a pretty good heads up about your [...]
There’s a common misconception that moving into senior housing will mean losing your independence or that the residents are all incapable of doing things on their own. What people often don’t realize is that there are various types of options when it comes to senior housing and care. Assisted living is one of those options, [...]
Tips for De-cluttering When seniors and their loved ones decide it’s time for an assisted living or other form of senior living community, this often means it’s time for the senior to get rid of a few things. It will most likely be difficult and unnecessary to move everything into a senior living community. Here [...]
As your parents get older, it’s important to keep in mind that some things are going to change. It might seem difficult to keep a strong relationship with an aging parent, but all it takes is some time and effort from you. When your parents see how much you still want to be in their [...]
Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving If your parent(s) or grandparent(s) live far away from you, it might be hard as you get older to feel you are truly there for them in the way they need you. Here are a few tips and thoughts and being a long-distance caregiver. Define your role. If you have siblings, [...]
