Assisted living aims to preserve and maintain older adults’ independence while facing the challenges of aging, raising their quality of life. Assisted living programs achieve this through various amenities and services that support their residents’ lifestyles, an important one being transportation services. Transportation services in an assisted living community offer complimentary scheduled transportation to a…
As the season changes, the warmer weather often draws us outdoors. Gardening is a great activity for the elderly in spring and summer. It is fun, purposeful and offers plenty of health benefits. Learn more about the beneficial effects of gardening and how to safely grow your garden. Gardening Lowers Stress Studies have shown that…
It is important to keep in touch with your loved ones even more as you age. In the past, communicating with people was limited to phone calls and occasional visits. Luckily, the younger generations enjoy the new internet technology that allows them to communicate with people whenever they please, and you can too. With technology…
12 million Americans over 65 reside alone, with 61 percent of them wishing to remain in their own homes. Because of their wish to maintain at home, transitioning into an independent living community can be a frightening or stressful experience. Developing a plan for your relocation can make the adjustment simpler and help you integrate…
If you have been thinking about a substantial gift you can give your loved one, you should know that houseplants are a great choice. Asides from the visual appeal and aesthetics they add to their home, plants have numerous benefits you probably did not know about. Did you know that plants can help you reduce…
Year after year, Northwest Arkansas obtains national recognition for its low cost of living, high quality of life, economic vitality, and reduced crime rates. If you or a loved one is looking to visit or live in Northwest Arkansas, there are plenty of social and recreational activities that you stand to enjoy. Find out more…
You’ve decided that it is time to downsize and move into a retirement community. Moving out and packing can be extremely stressful especially if you have lived in that house for many years. What are you going to do with all that stuff that has been accumulated over the years? In addition to the time…