As we advance in years, most of us still prefer to live alone as we do not want to shoulder the financial burden of moving into a senior living community. There are also others who remain adamant about living alone due to the perpetual social stigmas associated with senior residential homes or concerns over losing…
A study from Florida State University (FSU) was done to test the hypothesis of whether loneliness was linked to the increased risk of dementia. It was one of the few studies that managed to confirm the correlation, through constant following up over a course of 10 years. Here’s more information about the link between loneliness…
When you and a significant other are planning to move to an assisted living community, you may be wondering how life is like there as a couple. Moving to an assisted living community could be beneficial for senior couples, especially if both have their own care needs. Read on to find out more about living…
When you are helping a loved one transit to memory care, the process is often uncertain and full of unknowns. Families of those transiting to memory care play a large role in facilitating a smooth transition. If your loved one, such as a parent, a significant other or a sibling is moving into a memory…
Choosing the best gift for seniors can be challenging, especially when they have particular tastes and preferences. How, then, do you get them a present that they’ll appreciate? It gets even more complicated if they insist they don’t want anything, and do not want to burden you with having to get a gift for them.…
People born between 1946 and 1964, also referred to as baby boomers, will soon make up the second largest age group in the US. They’ll all be over 65 in just under 10 years. If you’re looking to invest in a company that assists today’s older adults, or you have a parent or loved one…