The Benefits of Giving Up Driving
Americans are in love with the road, and we have the cars and roads to prove it: there were about 225 million licensed drivers in the United States in 2016. There are more than 164,000 miles of…
Category: Older and Wiser
What to Look for When You Tour a Care Community
As the number of older people in our community continues to increase, it’s also likely the number of housing options is increasing too. That makes it harder to choose the right community—either for yourself, or…
Independent or Assisted Living? What’s the Difference?
Choosing a community to provide care and services to you or your loved ones—along with opportunities for new friendships and activities— can be confusing. The first step is to figure out what your options are.…
Can Social Activities Make a Difference in Your Loved One’s Life and Outlook? You Bet!
Does your mom seem a little blue almost every time you talk to her? Is your dad spending a lot of time alone, watching television or staring out the window? If your parent or another…
Talking With Loved Ones About the Future
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you are, and want to ask if he or she would consider moving to a care community. Chances…
Are You Ready for Assisted Living?
Do you wish you or a loved one had more help around the house? Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by tasks that need to be done to maintain your home? What about…
How to Build a Community that Supports You – Even When You Live Alone
Download a printable PDF of this article The older we get, the more likely it becomes that we will live alone. Some people may experience the death of a spouse; others lose friends to illness…
Where and How Do You Want to Live?
Where and how do you want to live as you grow older? Your answer may depend on your physical, mental and emotional needs. There is no magic bullet or time that will tell you when…