No matter your age or physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. From helping you stay independent and doing the things you enjoy to keeping your mind sharp and your outlook sunny, read on to learn about the many benefits of seniors staying active. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends …

When you research senior living options, you’ll probably come across different types of retirement communities, such as 55+ communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Life Plan Communities. You may also see assorted other terms pop up, including  independent living, continuum of care and life care.  At this point, no one would blame you if …

Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and her search for porridge, a chair, and a bed that was just right for her — yet ended up making a mess of the bears’ cottage. Maybe Goldilocks just got a bad rap. After all, she was a little girl lost in the woods with no one to ask …

The Importance of Spirituality for Seniors For seniors, spirituality and spiritual wellness often take on greater meaning and importance. Older adults participate in spiritual activities at a higher level than any other age group. For them, aging well and spiritual wellness go hand in hand. That’s why many choose to live in a community that …

The Right Assisted Living Experience May Be Inside a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Every life is filled with change. What works for us today may no longer work tomorrow, and the art of adaptation becomes an essential survival skill. For seniors, the ability to continue living at home may change too. There may come a …