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How Safe is Your Home for Aging in Place?
How Safe is Your Home for Aging in Place?

If you’re considering aging in place, make sure your home is as safe as it should be. Check out these tips to reduce your risk for falls, fire, and medication errors and be prepared for emergencies.

Senior Living Pros and Cons by the Type of Care
Senior Living Pros and Cons by the Type of Care

While all the options are a great benefit, it can be hard to choose. Learn which type of care is right for you or your loved one with these senior living pros and cons.

Is Senior Living the Right Choice for Me?
Is Senior Living the Right Choice for Me?

The decision of whether to stay home or more to senior living is easier with these key considerations in mind.

Weighing Your Senior Living Care Options
Weighing Your Senior Living Care Options

With all the senior living care options available, it’s important to understand the difference to not only fit the best fit but to also compare to home. Learn about each here.

Tips for Having the Senior Living Conversation with Your Parents
Tips for Having the Senior Living Conversation with Your Parents

The senior living conversation is often dreaded by parents and adult children alike, but it can be positive and productive if done in the right way. Check out these tips.

Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses

Don’t discount the idea of senior living because of the price tag. There are more ways to help fund senior living expenses than you may think. Check them out here.

Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities
Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities

Nursing homes and senior living communities are often seen as the same, but that’s not true at all. Here are some key differences.

Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were

Seniors are more active today than ever and senior living communities are moving right along with them. Learn how they’ve changed for the better and how you’ll benefit from life here.

Lifestyle & Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Lifestyle & Care Options in Senior Living Communities

There are more care options in senior living communities than you might think. Learn what you can expect and how the lifestyle can benefit you or a loved one here

Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice in Your Senior Living Search
Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice in Your Senior Living Search

The senior living search can be overwhelming when it comes to finding the right community. These key questions can make the process easier.

Senior Living Amenities: Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Communities
Senior Living Amenities: Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Communities

Senior living amenities are one of the biggest draws to life in these communities. But they’re not just nice-to-have, see how they benefit your life here.

5 Tips to Decorate Your Senior Living Apartment to Feel Like Home
5 Tips to Decorate Your Senior Living Apartment to Feel Like Home

If you’re planning a move and are wondering how to decorate your senior living apartment to make it feel like home we can help. Check out these tips.

Money Matters: 5 Tips to Help in Paying for Senior Living
Money Matters: 5 Tips to Help in Paying for Senior Living

Families often worry about paying for senior living, but there are more options to help than you may realize. Check out our top five tips.

How a Strong Social Life Helps the Health and Wellness of Seniors
How a Strong Social Life Helps the Health and Wellness of Seniors

When it comes to healthy aging, having a strong social life is more important than you think. See how it helps the health and wellness of seniors and how to improve yours.

Senior Living Safety: The Peace of Mind Communities Provide
Senior Living Safety: The Peace of Mind Communities Provide

You may feel most comfortable at home, but is it as safe as it could be for your health needs? Learn about the senior living safety features communities provide to compare.

Surefire Ways to Make New Friends in Senior Living
Surefire Ways to Make New Friends in Senior Living

You've moved and settled into your new community, and now it's time to connect with other residents. Check out these tips to make friends in senior living.

5 Downsizing Tips for Your Home
5 Downsizing Tips for Your Home

You've decided to downsize to senior living, but where do you start? Check out these downsizing tips from home prep to decluttering to planning the move to make the process easier.

A Checklist for Independent Living
A Checklist for Independent Living

Is independent living right for you? We have an easier way for you to find out with these checklists for independent living.

5 Things to Look for When Touring an Independent Living Community
5 Things to Look for When Touring an Independent Living Community

Touring independent communities can be overwhelming, but here's how to make it easier. Check out our tips on how to prepare and what to look for.

What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
What to Expect in an Independent Living Community

Independent living offers benefits ideal for retirees looking for an active, social, and worry-free lifestyle. Learn what you can expect in an independent living community here.

Is Independent Living the Right Retirement Choice for Me?
Is Independent Living the Right Retirement Choice for Me?

Independent living is becoming an increasingly popular choice for retirees. But is an independent living retirement community the best choice for you? Find out here.

What Is Independent Living?
What Is Independent Living?

There are many options for retirement today and independent living is an increasingly popular one. What is independent living, and how can it benefit you? Find out here.

4 Ways to Help Seniors Stay Socially Connected
4 Ways to Help Seniors Stay Socially Connected

Everyone sometimes feels lonely, but your loved one's health is at risk if it becomes social isolation. To avoid this, here's how to help them stay socially connected.

Home Fixes and Renovations for Aging in Place Safely
Home Fixes and Renovations for Aging in Place Safely

It’s no surprise that aging in place is preferred by most people. However, can your home accommodate that? Most need modifications like these to improve accessibility, safety, and comfort.

How to Recognize and Avoid Caregiver Burnout
How to Recognize and Avoid Caregiver Burnout

As the population ages, more Americans than ever are becoming caregivers for loved ones. Although rewarding, caregiving can take a high toll. Learn the signs and how to cope with caregiver burnout.

What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community
What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community

To make the most of your visit when touring an assisted living community, check out these tips on preparing beforehand and comparing your options.

Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself
Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself

If your assisted living research still has you wondering if it’s right for you, we can help. Here are assisted living questions to ask to see if it’s time to make a move.

5 Ways Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life
5 Ways Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life

Assisted living isn’t just for older adults who can no longer care for themselves; it can improve overall quality of life for residents. Here’s how.

What Can You Expect in Assisted Living?
What Can You Expect in Assisted Living?

You likely know the basics if you’ve been researching assisted living for your loved one. But how will this type of senior living benefit them day-to-day? Here’s what you can expect.

What Is Assisted Living?
What Is Assisted Living?

Senior living lingo can be confusing, and if you’re considering it to give your loved one more daily support, you likely come across the term assisted living. But what is assisted living? How can it help? Find out here.

Daily Life & COVID-19: Making Independent Living Work in the New Normal
Daily Life & COVID-19: Making Independent Living Work in the New Normal

Ways for Seniors to Stay Active During COVID-19 (and Why You Should)
Ways for Seniors to Stay Active During COVID-19 (and Why You Should)

COVID-19 Stress and Seniors: 10 Ways to Protect Your State-of-Mind
COVID-19 Stress and Seniors: 10 Ways to Protect Your State-of-Mind

How Seniors Can Avoid Social Isolation During COVID-19
How Seniors Can Avoid Social Isolation During COVID-19

7 Benefits of Downsizing to Senior Living
7 Benefits of Downsizing to Senior Living

Before automatically choosing to stay at home, consider all the facts like these numerous benefits of downsizing to senior living.

Independent Living: Comparing the Cost Versus Value
Independent Living: Comparing the Cost Versus Value

To determine if the cost of independent living is worth its value, learn about average pricing, specific benefits, and how they compare to home here.

Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home
Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home

Before assuming the cost of assisted living will be more expensive than care at home, learn how to truly compare the two and the extra value of life in a community.

Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for
Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for

Online scams targeting seniors are all too common, but you can help protect yourself. Here's how, along with some of the most common online scams to look out for.

Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home
Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home

Families often assume the cost of senior living will be more than staying home. But that's not always the case. See how to compare the true costs.

Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home
Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home

Families often assume the costs of senior living will be too much versus staying at home. But that’s not necessarily the case when comparing the true costs of both. See how here.

Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses

Don’t discount the idea of senior living because of the price tag. There are more ways to help fund senior living expenses than you may think. Check them out here.

Common Misunderstandings About Medicare, Medicaid, and Senior Care
Common Misunderstandings About Medicare, Medicaid, and Senior Care

4 Options That May Help You Pay for Senior Living
4 Options That May Help You Pay for Senior Living

When (And How) to Talk about Managing Your Parents’ Finances
When (And How) to Talk about Managing Your Parents’ Finances

Ways to Save (& Earn) for Retirement
Ways to Save (& Earn) for Retirement

Why Home Is Not Always Cheaper Than Senior Living
Why Home Is Not Always Cheaper Than Senior Living

What You May Not Know About the Cost of Senior Living
What You May Not Know About the Cost of Senior Living

Comparing Costs: The Value of Independent Living versus Home
Comparing Costs: The Value of Independent Living versus Home

Planning for a Successful Move to Senior Living
Planning for a Successful Move to Senior Living

Helpful tips that can help you have an easier and successful move to senior living.

Decorating Tips for Your Senior Living Retirement Home
Decorating Tips for Your Senior Living Retirement Home

Moving is a big adjustment, but these decorating tips for senior living can help your new space feel like home sooner than you think!

Need a Break From Caregiving? Consider Respite Care
Need a Break From Caregiving? Consider Respite Care

Caregiving is a rewarding yet demanding role, and sometimes you need a break. Respite care offers a solution. Learn more here.

Signs a Senior Is No Longer Safe Alone at Home
Signs a Senior Is No Longer Safe Alone at Home

If your loved one lives alone at home, you may wonder how safe they are. These signs can help you identify whether they need additional support at home or in senior living.

Managing Personal Safety for Seniors When Aging at Home
Managing Personal Safety for Seniors When Aging at Home

How can you help your loved one to age in place for longer while staying connected and keeping them safe? Here’s how technology can help with personal safety for seniors at home.

Tips for Older Adults to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Tips for Older Adults to Get a Good Night's Sleep

For older adults, getting a good night's sleep is necessary as it impacts your health more than you may realize. Here's why it's so important and how to ensure you sleep enough.

Cool Pool Exercises for Seniors on Hot Summer Days
Cool Pool Exercises for Seniors on Hot Summer Days

Fitness is just as important in the summer, but the heat creates a challenge. Here are our favorite pool exercises for seniors to make it safer to maintain your goals.

Live Well During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region
Live Well During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region

The freedom you gain during retirement means more time to relax and reconnect with your favorite hobbies while at the same time discovering new passions and immersing yourself in new experiences. The Roanoke - Salem Region is an ideal place to do so.

How We Bring the Blue Zones Lifestyle to Senior Living
How We Bring the Blue Zones Lifestyle to Senior Living

Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Keeping Socially Connected
Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Keeping Socially Connected

Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Your Mind
Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Your Mind

Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Your Body
Healthy Aging Tips: Blue Zones and Your Body

9 Secrets to Healthy Aging from the Blue Zones
9 Secrets to Healthy Aging from the Blue Zones

What the Blue Zones Can Tell Us About Healthy Aging
What the Blue Zones Can Tell Us About Healthy Aging

5 Ways Senior Living Makes Aging Gracefully Easier
5 Ways Senior Living Makes Aging Gracefully Easier