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43 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Assisted Living Facility in Fort Worth

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Anyone who’s ever been on a job interview understands the importance of preparing questions in advance. This is also vital when touring an assisted living community. Your final choice is a significant decision that you and your family will be living with. We recommend getting as much information as possible. Assisted living interview questions allow […]

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When Is It Time for Assisted Living?

Assisted Living, Financial Resources, Moving, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Have you ever thought about when your parents will need to move into Assisted Living? You probably don’t want to think about the day when you have to put your mom or dad in a nursing home. The good news is that long-term care is available in Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. These specialized

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What Are You Thankful For This Thanksgiving?

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Giving Thanks: A Civitas Senior Living Special Thanksgiving is a time of year to appreciate all the good things in life. For many people, that means spending time with friends and family. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for good health and happiness. It’s also time for pumpkin pie.

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Ways to Stay Active in Fort Worth Assisted Living

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Five Benefits of Active Senior Living in Fort Worth, Texas The law of inertia states that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion. Our bodies operate similarly. According to the American Cancer Society, moving more and sitting less is the goal. Seniors tend to exercise less than

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How Are You Growing This Spring?

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At Civitas Senior Living, we’re not just passionate about providing the best in senior care and enjoyment. We seek to change how the world thinks about senior living by ensuring those who call us work or home have a life filled with love, fun, and fulfillment. Our days are spent making those we serve feel

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Civitas Senior Living is Celebrating Love

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Senior living is a community for lovers. Civitas Senior Living communities across the country invite you to celebrate love with some of our heartwarming stories of endearment, adoration, and devotion. These are a few examples of everlasting love in our communities, from senior independent living in Texas to assisted living in Cape Coral, Florida. Love

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Gardening For Seniors: Mind and Body Benefits

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The mental and physical benefits of gardening for seniors are well-documented. There’s just something special about working with fresh soil, sunlight, and water to bring a seed or seedlings to maturity, and the joy that comes from harvesting your work, be it a freshly cut vase of flowers, fragrant spices, or fresh vegetables. Many seniors

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Wearable Tech for Seniors: Smart Watches, Activity Trackers, and More

Activities, Health, Senior Living, Sleep, Technology / Civitas Senior

There’s an old cliche that seniors have difficulty with today’s rapidly advancing technology, but the truth is seniors are quick to adopt the latest tech. Wearable tech for seniors is making it possible for them to monitor their own health, lead more independent lives, and access entertainment. Health watches for seniors offer peace of mind

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What is Memory Care?

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Memory care is a form of specialized care for seniors living with memory issues, such as Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Typically, specialized dementia care and memory care communities provide a safe, secure environment where residents can interact, pursue hobbies, and engage in activities designed to improve cognitive abilities, all under the watchful eye

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Active Relaxation: Techniques and Their Benefits

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Active relaxation techniques for the elderly can reduce stress, improve sleep patterns, and combat the depression and anxiety often associated with memory loss. Members of Civitas communities have access to a range of active relaxation techniques, which offer chances to socialize, build friendships, and learn new skills. What Is Active Relaxation? Relaxation can be either

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