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Passion is the cornerstone of everything we do. The Civitas Senior Living blog is our latest passion project and your launchpad into the hottest topics in senior living. Whether updating you on what our communities offer or expanding signature programs in locations near you, we connect you with the vital information you need to live a comfortable and engaging life.
Our senior care blog helps you discover new ways to connect with loved ones and tips to make the most of Civitas Senior Living’s many resources. Check back frequently for the latest health trends and insights for an invigorating senior living experience. Thank you for choosing Civitas Senior Living as your go-to news source.
Fun FaceTime Games for Seniors and Their Families
Have you ever seen an older relative laughing heartily while on a FaceTime call? Take our word for it: this is a beautiful thing to behold. FaceTime use isn’t limited to that age range, either; ...
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Celebrate the Rhythm: Music for Seniors
Music brings people together, lifts spirits, and creates connections that last a lifetime. Do you remember your first school dance, favorite concert, or attempt to learn an instrument? These moments are a time stamp that ...
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The Cost of Respite Care Per Week
Is it worth the price compared to assisted living and memory care? If you’re unfamiliar with the word respite, Merriam-Webster defines it as: A period of temporary delay. An interval of rest or relief. Many ...
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Seniors Know How to Have Fun in Sarasota
Assisted living communities like Élan Manatee in Bradenton, Florida, are built on carefully chosen land close to activities that seniors and their loved ones enjoy. It’s an essential draw; a desirable location makes a community ...
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Harlingen Senior Residents Celebrate Feathered Friends
Residents at Valley View Senior Living love their feathered friends, who also live at the community: San Martin, Maximus, and Tiana, Yellow and Red Crown Amazon parrots. The birds occasionally visit assisted living and memory ...
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Azle Senior Joins Local Dance Class in Celebration of Her Ballet Legacy
We spinned and twirled your way over to Azle late last year! Legacy Oaks of Azle celebrated a significant moment in the life of resident Lena. A former ballet dancer and dance studio owner, Lena ...
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Cibolo Senior Community Hosts Exhibit Featuring Local Artist
The Brooks of Cibolo, our senior living community, recently held an art exhibit featuring local watercolor artist Shirley Hammett in December 2024. The exhibit showcased a selection of Shirley’s pieces, many of which have gained ...
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Simplify Your Journey to Senior Living with ElderLife Financial Consultations
Moving to a senior living community is a meaningful step that offers countless benefits, from enriched social connections to personalized care. Yet, for many families, navigating the financial decisions can feel overwhelming. Yesterday is typically ...
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Different Types of Dementia, Stages, and Memory Care in Longview, TX
Columbia University researchers report that close to 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and up have dementia; 22% live with mild cognitive impairment. We don’t expect that trend to change anytime soon, underscoring the need ...
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Alternatives to At-Home Dementia Care
Austin, TX has agencies offering care at home for dementia, but finding consistent, highly personalized services can be challenging, if not overwhelming. While having professional caregivers assist at home might seem beneficial at first, many ...
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Flagstaff Senior Community Celebrates Volunteers and Beloved Pets
At The Bluffs of Flagstaff, volunteers and community pets like Barney work together to create moments of joy and connection. The efforts of two dedicated volunteers have made a significant impact in particular. Elena Morrison, ...
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Downsizing for Condos vs. Senior Care Communities in Littleton, CO
For so many older adults, the best part of retiring is low-maintenance living. They relish the idea of downsizing, and many move into smaller, more comfortable living arrangements like condos. They keep their most cherished ...
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