senior living dining

The main purpose of food labels is to sell the product, not to tell you what is in it.  The truth about what’s in the food you buy or eat may shock you! Learn how to read and interpret the information on the food labels to find the truth about how nutritious a product is. … Continue reading “Reading Labels (Part of “A Healthier You” Series)”

Most of the time, the main issue in healthy eating is finding the time to prep and plan. This workshop will provide education in what a healthy eating day should look like. Learn tips for preparing foods in bulk, sorting meals and having the right foods on hand for those days you don’t feel like … Continue reading “Meal Prep & Planning (Part of “A Healthier You” Series)”

Cold weather months are the peak season for house fires and related injuries and deaths, with cooking and heating equipment as the main causes. Americans 65 and older account for just 15 percent of the population but make up 40 percent of fire deaths. Consider these sobering statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration: In 2017 … Continue reading “Retirement apartments in senior communities offer protection from fires”

Over the holidays, with more time spent together, some families begin discussing the idea of senior living communities. Though Mom or Dad could raise the issue, it’s more likely prompted by adult children who notice changes in their parents. (See our recent blog post on these “tough conversations.”) Older parents can be reluctant to consider … Continue reading “The best senior living communities shatter the myths (check us out and see)”

The day I had long waited for finally arrived. It was a hot August day, and the movers arrived early in the morning before the real heat of the day came. I was amazed at how efficient the four men were as they traveled from room to room, carrying the furniture from the house. Not … Continue reading “The night the movers left me at Country Meadows I discovered good food, nice neighbors and tons of amenities”