As adults reach their later years, they often find themselves embracing independent senior living. An independent lifestyle suits many seniors, but for most of them, this period of time only lasts for so long. Let’s explore some indicators that seniors are ready to move from independent to assisted living. Independent vs. Assisted Living: What Are […]
Reaching certain age milestones is a wonderful thing, but it does come with some new areas of consideration. Whether you’re living alone at 70, 71, or 86, quality of life should be your top priority. Let’s dive into the factors that influence your quality of life—and what you can do to keep enjoying your later […]
Elderly adults make up close to 20% of the population, with some areas having a much higher concentration. With this wonderful group making up such a large part of the world, it is important to help them maintain their independence for as long as possible. Let’s explore how aging adults and their loved ones can […]
Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In 2015, the total medical costs for falls […]
Growing older comes with several perks, including independence. Of course, the nature of independence can change as we get into our later years. For seniors, it can take a little extra care and consideration to maintain this independence, but it can also help you to enjoy some of the best years of your life. Let’s […]
Women’s safety is an essential topic in society, but our safety needs can often change as we age. It doesn’t matter if you’re 65 or 82–your safety matters, and if you’re living alone as an older woman, safety must be a top priority for you. Let’s explore some easy ways that older women can stay […]
Many seniors think they have seen it all, but living alone can still come with quite a few surprises later in life. Independent living for seniors isn’t just a matter of finding the right place to live–it is also about making sure that you stay safe if you live alone. Is living alone dangerous? Here […]
Everyone has a social circle, and many of us have some very important aging adults in our lives. As adulthood gives way to senior living, it is important to know how to better assist these loved ones. Senior independence is more achievable with love, care, and a little extra support. Let’s explore how you can […]
Growing older comes with many changes, and one of them is living alone. Maintaining your independence as a senior is all about staying active and lowering risk, and lowering your personal risk is easy with a simple daily check-in. Let’s explore how checking in with loved ones can help seniors to stay independent and safe! […]
How are they connected? As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it becomes more and more evident that appropriate, accessible housing stock that fits the needs of the older adult is shrinking – rapidly. There is and never will be one solution – but that is a good thing because not all older adults have the […]
