If you’re planning a vacation to Florida, you might want to add Tampa to your itinerary! There are plenty of fun things to do in Tampa, and it’s just an hour’s drive from Orlando, so if you can spare the time, it’s definitely worth stopping by. Busch Gardens When it comes to excitement, few things are…
Housing for senior adults, especially for those who are in the retirement stage of life, is a very important aspect of senior living that must be conscientiously handled. When you are an adult in your senior years, your living quarters may very well become the area in which most of your time will be spent.…
As people age, it’s important to consider what you might need to pay for in the future, especially for your health care needs. While some people can pay for assisted living themselves, others need the help of their children or other family members. If you own your home but cannot afford to keep it anymore,…
Your loved one, like 87% of seniors, desires to age at home. However, you’d worry. If he doesn’t have a caregiver around to watch over him, how he is he going to manage if he starts having trouble with everyday activities? What if the household chores get undone or they stop eating proper meals? What happens…
You should consider several things when determining how much money you need to live comfortably in Tampa Bay, and they vary depending on your wants and needs. First, you’ll want to figure out your net income. If you’re not sure what your expenses will be, use the city’s cost of living calculator to get an…
Whether you’re a senior who is considering assisted living or have been looking at assisted living opportunities for a loved one, you may not be sure what to expect. Who knows what you’ll find? To help you make the decision to switch to assisted living from independent living, we’d like to offer you some of…
Everyone needs a friend. Nurturing and maintaining friendships for the elderly is of utmost importance as well. Making active socialization a major part of your routine is one way to achieve that. However, making new friends during your golden years is understandably a little more challenging. Common life changes one may experience as they age…
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 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…
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.…