Senior Living
Where Do We Start? Help with Elderly Care
February 24, 2023Are you or someone you love ready to start looking at senior living care? Searching for options can be confusing, but there are tips to keep in mind to help with elderly care.
Read MoreSenior Citizen Living Space: A Home Edit
February 3, 2023Moving to a senior citizen living space can mean a huge lifestyle change, but you can make it a positive change by thinking of it as a home edit rather than a downsize. This is the perfect time to reimagine your life in a new, smaller home.
Read MoreMake New Friends, But Keep the Old: Living in a Retirement Community
December 30, 2022Maintaining friendships and making new connections are vital as we age, regardless of whether or not one is living in a retirement community. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.
Read MoreHow Seniors Can Avoid Scams Targeting Older Adults
August 26, 2022You receive an excited call from your parents telling you they just won a sweepstakes. All they have to do is send a thousand dollars to receive their prize. How do you tell them it’s probably one of many scams targeting older adults ?
Read MoreWho Is Caring for Mom? Staff of Senior Living Homes
July 29, 2022There’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 a family and build memories. However, as we age, home can become a place filled with challenges.
Read MoreRetirement Homes Help Seniors with Driving Retirement
July 8, 2022Seniors contemplating living in retirement homes should consider the pros and cons of choosing not to drive, not just whether they are still capable of driving.
Read MoreWhen is Long Term Care the Right Choice?
May 27, 2022When searching for a senior living community, terms to describe available levels of care, such as long-term care, may be confusing. What is long-term care? Long-term care includes a spectrum …
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Facility Services
May 17, 2022If your loved one needs specialized medical care for a chronic condition or assistance for the short-term following surgery or other significant medical emergency, a skilled nursing facility can provide …
Read MoreConsider a Pet-Friendly Senior Living Community
May 5, 2022Whether furry and four-legged, feathered or finned, pets help make life better. In fact, last year Americans spent an estimated $109.6 billion on animal companions. As a pet-friendly senior living …
Read MoreHow independent living seniors can have a better relationship with their doctor
March 15, 2022Maintaining good relationships with family and friends is critical to our happiness at every age, especially when living at independent living communities. But did you know your personal care doctor …
Read MoreADLs and IADLs: essential senior communities guide
March 3, 2022We all get older. While we may feel like we are still youngsters in our minds, our bodies remind us that we are aging. Aging comes with challenges. It may …
Read MoreLiving a happy life in independent senior living residences
February 15, 2022There’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 …
Read MoreUnderstanding the difference between continuing care retirement communities and other senior living options
January 27, 2022There are many choices in senior living. Some older adults choose to live in continuing care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs, to lead an all-inclusive lifestyle. CCRCs provide many …
Read MoreUnderstanding all costs associated with services within a personal care home
January 11, 2022The 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 …
Read MoreWhat senior independent living women over the age of 65 need to know about breast cancer
October 10, 2021Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in older women. According to the National Cancer Institute, a woman’s risk of breast cancer increases with age. Residents in …
Read MoreHome-related chores seniors don’t have to worry about in independent living communities
September 29, 2021Several residents at our independent living communities say they feel like they’ve hit the lottery. Not literally, but the freedom from household chores is almost as sweet. Enjoying true maintenance-free living in …
Read MoreCelebrating the co-workers that work with our assisted living residents
September 18, 2021Country Meadows is blessed to have the best co-workers in the field of assisted living. Yes, we know we are biased. While we celebrate our co-workers year round, September is …
Read MoreEnjoy the summer sun by choosing a retirement community with gardening and more outdoor activities
August 5, 2021Getting 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 …
Read MoreFree retirement community referral sources may come at an unexpected high cost
June 29, 2021You’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 …
Read MoreWhy retirement communities with gardening and other outdoor activities are growing in popularity
June 11, 2021Summer 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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