When you’ve decided to make the transition from your home to a community, the next step is to find an ideal location. There are various options available, such as independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As you embark on your selection, there are several considerations you need to address that best suit your current…
When making the decision to move to an independent living community, you may have some doubts. Do you really want to leave the house your children grew up in and where you have made so many memories? However, for many seniors, the truth is that your children may not live nearby and that staying at…
When it comes to senior living for couples, you have many choices. You may find yourself wondering how your husband or wife’s care preferences will affect your search for the right place to live out your golden years together. It may be hard to know where to begin, but the important thing is that you…
Years ago, choosing to move into senior living was largely due to evolving lifestyle needs. However, this is no longer the case today. Deciding to move into an independent living community is a choice that many seniors make happily and willingly, and you will see that there are many good reasons for this. If you…
Here’s a little bit of trivia: How many fires in the home are experienced with cooking as the cause? Answer: A whopping 49%! Where home fire deaths are concerned, cooking amounts to one in five; and 44% of in-home fire injuries are experienced because of cooking. For the reasons above, and many more, we’re going…
One common misconception is that retirement communities only suit those who require long-term care. It is one of the reasons why many aged adults do not even entertain the idea of transitioning to such communities until much later in life, which may result in them missing out on all that independent living has to offer.…
So, you have made the decision to move into senior living. Whether you are moving into an independent living community or assisted living, the moving process will go much the same way. You may experience some anxiety the night before, and that’s perfectly normal. To dispel some of this anxiety, you would already have made…
How do you know if assisted living, independent living, or nursing home care is right for you? As you grow older, choosing the right senior living for couples with different needs can become harder than ever. Before making this decision, it is essential to consider your loved one’s needs and your own so that you…
Change is seldom easy, no matter who you are, how old you are, or how you have lived your life. As people get older, however, they tend to become set in their ways, so it can seem even more taxing when they must deviate from the status quo. Yet dramatic lifestyle changes are frequently necessary…
Thinning or graying hair and bald patches are common issues mature men deal with; they must be taken into consideration before getting a haircut. Going for a hairstyle that suits your features will result in you looking and feeling good. If you need some inspiration, here are some hairstyle ideas and suggestions for your perusal.…