In the next 40 years, the number of adults age 65 and older will double, and more and more seniors will consider when is the right time to make the move to a senior living community. In Life Care Services® communities such as ours, we aim to enable seniors to thrive and live their best… Continue reading Seniors Thrive at Life Care Services Communities
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2020 Senior Living Trends
A Community of Individuals: 2020 Senior Living Trends Baby boomers are set to become some of the most educated, savvy and individualistic seniors the industry has seen. 2020 will see a popularity spike for products, services and even community locations that enable older adults to retain more control over their surroundings and daily activities. Technology… Continue reading 2020 Senior Living Trends
Avoiding Isolation in Older Adults
Healthy Connections: Senior Isolation and How to Combat It Deeply rooted in all human beings is a need for community. But did you know that lack of connection and social interaction is a health concern? According to research by AARP’s Connect2Affect initiative, 26% of adults over age 65 are at an increased risk of early death… Continue reading Avoiding Isolation in Older Adults
Retire to a Community You Love By Ensuring it Matches Your Interests.
Deciding where to retire takes more consideration than opening a map, closing your eyes, and letting your finger be your guide. But no matter where you end up, your destination should put a smile on your face and a gleam in your eye, says Steve Gurney, founder of The Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook. “And… Continue reading Retire to a Community You Love By Ensuring it Matches Your Interests.
How to Be a Long-Distance Caregiver for an Aging Parent
Long-distance caregiving comes with its own unique challenges, whether you live an hour, a state line or even an entire continent away. As a caregiver for a parent, you’re responsible for the decisions that impact both their life and your own. The stress of this responsibility can be high, along with the guilt of feeling… Continue reading How to Be a Long-Distance Caregiver for an Aging Parent
The Benefits of Continuing to Travel as a Senior
As the saying goes, traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. And as a senior, you’ve earned your time to travel. The world’s a beautiful place, and we all should see as much of it as we can in our lifetime. Learn about the benefits and see a list of suggested… Continue reading The Benefits of Continuing to Travel as a Senior
Understanding Your Rights as a Caregiver
In 2015, 43.5 million family members, friends and neighbors helped care for someone 50 or over, according to a study by the National Association for Caregiving and AARP. While caregivers for seniors receive many emotionally rewarding benefits, they may also experience occasional feelings of anger, frustration, exhaustion, loneliness or sadness. But if you don’t care for yourself,… Continue reading Understanding Your Rights as a Caregiver
15 Assisted Living Activities Anyone Can Enjoy
If you think moving to an assisted living community means slowing down, think again. You can slow down if you want to, but communities are bursting with activities for seniors in assisted living. Community events are great opportunities to spend time with friends and share more than just a meal. Good activity directors ensure programs… Continue reading 15 Assisted Living Activities Anyone Can Enjoy
The Dangers of Seniors Living Alone
Independence, freedom and self-reliance are woven into the fabric of American culture. There are scores of movies, books and songs about the loner who relies on their wits and skills. As teenagers, most of us couldn’t wait to be out of the house, making our own decisions. But as we grow older, what was thrilling… Continue reading The Dangers of Seniors Living Alone