The process of moving from a place you have long-time called a home is mostly harder for older adults. Asides from the memories you have made there are things you have gathered over the years. Moving with these things to a new senior living community in Florida is stressful hence the need for downsizing. The…
After long, fulfilling, and successful careers, you and your spouse deserve to enjoy every day of retirement to the fullest. In other words, retirement is a phase of your life where you are no longer concerned with work or other related commitments; you should be relaxing and relishing the time you are going to spend…
When looking around for a senior living community in your area, it can be overwhelming to wrap your head around the various living options available, whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one. Many families new to retirement living options tend to confuse assisted living and independent living programs with each other, which can…
When an elderly is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, he or she experiences a range of emotions and shifts in their life, as do the friends and family who love them. Choosing whether or not to relocate to a memory care community is among the most important decisions. Every dementia patient’s specific circumstances should be carefully…
There may come a time when living on your own no longer holds as much appeal. As you near your retirement age, the hassle of maintaining a house gets more tiresome by the day. You may be needing some extra help with medication management or getting sick of the daily hassle of preparing food. If…
It makes sense that as we become older, we would require increasingly more assistance with daily activities. If you’re unsure whether it’s time to move into a senior living community and which type provides assistance with daily tasks, there are several senior living alternatives in St. Petersburg, FL. Knowing how they vary and which is…
Retirement is one of the greatest stages of your life to be living in Pompano Beach, FL, especially if you join one of the many 55+ communities located here. You can’t lump today’s retirement communities in Pompano Beach together with nursing homes, considering all of the different perks these communities have to offer. If you’re…
People tend to perceive independent living as an expensive lifestyle instead of holding on to one’s house in retirement, but they couldn’t be more mistaken. The mental, financial and time burden of maintaining a home can make retirement feel like a full-time job. Several often overlooked factors make homeownership a more expensive way to spend…
Natural disasters happen unannounced, and the impact can be damaging physically, economically, and emotionally. The best way to reduce the impact of disasters like hurricanes when they occur is to prepare ahead. This hurricane preparedness for seniors in Naples, FL will get you ready before the next natural disaster: Get Necessary Supplies Once there is…
Whether you choose to age in place at your private residence or you decide to move into our independent living community, one thing is for sure; you must always be prepared for emergencies. If you would rather age in place, you will be responsible for all your emergency plans. If, on the other hand, you…