Whether to swim, relax or get a tan, the beach is a place many people love to go to. Living in a retirement community close to the beach means easy access to numerous seafood and a beautiful view of nature. There are also many health benefits aging adults can enjoy from living at or near…
Studies show that roughly seven in 10 Americans more than 65 will require long-term care. Nobody knows your loved one like you do. Making the tough choice that they might require assistance beyond what you can offer is challenging. If you’re having trouble providing your parents with the care they require, consider a move into…
Due to the fact that every person’s circumstances are unique, it can be challenging to decide whether memory care is necessary. Engage in an open dialogue with the patient’s medical care team and all family members, including spouses or partners. Knowing how your loved one’s illness is developing and how much assistance may be offered…
La Porte County, IN values the quality of food and agriculture as part of the everyday life of everyone that lives there. As such, there are several local farms and orchards just a few minutes away from you in the country or other places nearby. These farmers’ markets offer a wide variety of fresh, locally…
Today’s elderly are active, integrated members of their communities, and these interactions are contributing to their general welfare. This defies the idea that elders live “quiet and boring lives.” Maintaining an active lifestyle may significantly improve our quality of life as we age. Naturally, keeping active does not always need a complete calendar of organized,…
One of the demographic groups with the quickest rate of growth is the aging retirees. Many aging adults naturally want to discover the world’s wonders. However, due to physical restrictions or a fear of change, they may not be unable to. While you may not see the need to travel, there are several benefits that…
If you and an aging loved one are living in a region where extreme weather is common, you need to ensure that measures for extreme weather safety are put in place at home. Winters dipping down into the single digits and summers that have intense humidity and heat are all considered extreme weather conditions. Here…
The food we eat fuels our bodies and will have various effects on our quality of life. As we advance in age, we might start to notice that different types of food can affect how we feel. Some foods provide us with the energy we need to last whole day, whilst others may leave us…
There is a wide array of enrichment activities that are carefully curated for senior living residents with their unique needs in mind. Living in an environment that provides plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends every day is appealing to many. For older adults who prefer privacy or are introverts, they may not…
When it comes to safety and health concerns, older adults are an especially vulnerable group. Our safety considerations and needs evolve as we advance in age, which means older adults have to make changes in order to adapt. To enable the elderly to enjoy a fulfilling retirement, they need to put their safety, health, and…