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Fun & Fitness: Independent Senior Living in Bethlehem, PA

January 5, 2024

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Choosing independent senior living in Bethlehem, PA that prioritizes both fun and fitness is a great way to ensure an active, enjoyable retirement. The best exercise for seniors to prevent health problems and stay independent are aerobic activities and muscle strengthening. Leading an active lifestyle helps maintain and improve muscle strength, which is essential for balance and mobility, and weight bearing exercises can help preserve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

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Keeping Independent Senior Living Costs Affordable

December 15, 2023

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Independent living is designed for seniors who are generally healthy and active, but prefer a community setting that offers convenience, social engagement with others and amenities such as meals or recreational activity programs. Independent senior living costs can vary widely based on several factors such as location, amenities, additional services provided and type of housing.

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Creative Expression in Senior Independent Living Homes

November 29, 2023

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Creative expression manifests in many ways from painting and drawing, to photography, to solving puzzles and making crafts. Now scientists are finding that creativity plays a pivotal role in the aging process, offering numerous benefits for older adults living at senior independent living homes.

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Home Grown: Independent Senior Living with Gardening

June 30, 2023

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Independent senior living with gardening offers numerous benefits for older adults. It allows seniors to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle while enjoying the therapeutic and physical advantages of gardening.

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Living a happy life in independent senior living residences

February 15, 2022

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There’s no place like home. This popular saying is rooted in the truth that people are most comfortable in the place they call home. Home is where many people raise …

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Understanding all costs associated with services within a personal care home

January 11, 2022

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The world’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before and people are living longer. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, seven out of …

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Five questions about senior citizen housing to consider before you decide to age in place

January 4, 2022

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Home is where the heart is. True, but as we get older and children go their separate ways, home can become a lonely place chock full of chores, upkeep costs …

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Holiday happiness for residents in independent living communities

December 8, 2021

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The holidays are a joyful time of year at the best retirement communities. But for some older adults, the winter holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the …

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Enjoy the summer sun by choosing a retirement community with gardening and more outdoor activities

August 5, 2021

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Getting outside during the warm summer months is cathartic. And nice weather provides many opportunities for older adults to enjoy many retirement community activities. With this in mind, it’s no …

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Free retirement community referral sources may come at an unexpected high cost

June 29, 2021

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You’ve probably seen advertisements for senior care referral services promising to find the best retirement community care for you or a loved one at “no cost to you.” Some of …

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Why retirement communities with gardening and other outdoor activities are growing in popularity

June 11, 2021

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Summer is particularly welcome this year after the months of cold weather and time spent isolating during the pandemic. Many of us are itching to enjoy outdoor activities and time …

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Living in a senior living community can give you just as much independence as living on your own

April 19, 2021

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What could you do with your weekends if you didn’t have to worry about lawn care, landscaping, home repairs or running household errands to the local big box home store? …

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4 Reasons independent living care is the right choice

March 22, 2021

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What a year! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all our lives in many ways. Now, thanks to available vaccines, society is taking steps to return to normalcy. Many older adults …

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Affordable senior living at some of the best senior living communities in PA and MD

March 10, 2021

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In the past, senior care was focused on keeping older adults safe in clinical settings with little concern about mental and spiritual wellness. Today, senior living communities offer various levels …

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Caregivers, What Should You Do Next?

February 26, 2021

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For many people, being a caregiver for an aging parent can become complex. Gradually the demands of caregiving can overwhelm even the most dedicated families. But there are several solutions …

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Retirement communities help couples with different needs lead a life together

February 8, 2021

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Moving to a retirement community is a major life change. Many people assume that if two spouses have different care needs, they cannot live together. Being separated from a life …

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Everything you need to know about deciding on the right level of care for a loved one in senior independent living

January 28, 2021

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Today’s senior living communities offer more care options than ever before. Despite this, misperceptions exist. Senior living communities are often mislabeled as “nursing homes,” sometimes referred to as dark, depressing places where residents sit around in wheelchairs with no one to talk to and nothing to do. This could not be further from the truth.

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How independent living communities limit fall risks

January 25, 2021

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Simply living in independent living communities can reduce a senior’s fall risk We’ve all taken a tumble and most times the only casualty is our pride. However, as we age, …

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How senior communities foster friendships and provide activities to keep seniors engaged

January 8, 2021

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Winter brings moments of seasonal beauty such as fresh snow draping tree branches and holiday lights, however, shorter days and cold weather also can bring on cabin fever. Despite the …

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How seniors in retirement communities can minimize stress during the holidays

December 24, 2020

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The holiday season is always surrounded by excitement. And although it’s nicknamed the most wonderful time of the year, there are many stresses that come with it as well. This …

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