Are you and your spouse or partner looking to downsize? Do you want the convenience of on-site amenities and activities? Or are you ready to make the move to a community where you’ll have access to medical care and help as needed? If you’re looking into senior living communities as a couple, choosing between your…
Whether you’re beginning to plan your next moves after retirement or you’re growing concerned about your aging parents, it’s never too early to learn about the different levels of care in senior living communities. Different situations require different levels of care, making it imperative that you understand your needs as well as what each community…
Has a doctor ever given you a prescription for laughter? If so, don’t consider it a joke. It’s a downright truth that being cheerful has healing powers. “A cheerful heart is good medicine,” it says in the Bible in Proverbs 17:22. Doctors today confirm that the proverb is true. Laughter really does do wonders, including…
If you’re like many of us, you may not remember what you had for breakfast yesterday – or even today! Well, supporters of the Mediterranean Diet can’t promise that’ll change, but a recent study suggests that eating “Mediterranean” may help you maintain brain health. The research, conducted in Barcelona, Spain and published online in JAMA…
As we get older, it’s only natural to give some thought to downsizing. Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of all those household responsibilities that come with owning your own home? No more mowing, raking or shoveling. No worries about your furnace, water heater or fireplace. The first step then, might be a senior…
