Intro To Blue Zones Intro To Blue Zones The term “blue zones” refers to the regions of the world that have the healthiest, longest-living people (centenarians). These regions have significantly lower prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. In 2005, National Geographic & Dan Buettner ventured out to investigate how these zones were living […] Read More
Downsizing during retirement is a major life transition that can be both daunting and liberating. The process of letting go of a lifetime’s worth of belongings may seem overwhelming, but it’s also a transformative step that comes with a lot of benefits. The advantages of downsizing Signs it’s time to downsize Is this the right […] Read More
Time with Granddad “I just want our time together to mean something,” pleaded Kelsie. Because Kelsie was her grandparents’ only grandchild, she and her grandfather, Bart, had always been close, particularly after her grandmother passed away. But as Bart’s dementia has progressively worsened, Kelsie feels like she’s losing him, too. In spite of the excellent care, socialization, […] Read More
A Heathy Way of Life We all seem to sense on an intuitive level that there’s something special about being outside. Whether it’s the magic of crunching through leaves while walking on a crisp fall day, the exhilaration of a bike ride in the park, or the restful tranquility of reading in the garden surrounded […] Read More
Sharon and Mike Mike was adamant that the home in which he and his wife, Sharon, had raised their two sons was becoming too much to care for. He was motivated to move—after all, he told Sharon, he did the lion’s share of the home maintenance. Why not live in a smaller home somewhere closer […] Read More
Assisted Living? A Care Home? Home health aides? Independent Living? The choices and decisions can seem confusing when all we want is to find the best care for ourselves or our loved ones. How can we sort through all these different options and make smart decisions—without feeling completely overwhelmed? Getting Started A great place to […] Read More
Retirement Community Living: What are the Pros and Cons? Living in a retirement community has become a popular option for active older adults because of a new emphasis on active adult independent living. In fact, the name “Continuing Care Retirement Community” has been replaced by the name “Life Plan Community” because of the latter’s […] Read More
Making the decision to look for Assisted Living care for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming, with competing concerns for independence and excellent care. Finding the right care setting can make this decision-making process an easier one. Let’s take a look at what Assisted Living means, and considerations for choosing just the right […] Read More
Aging affects all of us differently, and sometimes limitations make physical activities more challenging. In spite of these challenges, we can still stay active and engaged with our physical well-being by making sensible modifications to our routines. Limitations in range of motion of joints is a normal part of the aging process. A decrease in […] Read More
Making the best care decisions for ourselves or our loved ones starts with a clear understanding of what care options are available. An honest assessment of our loved ones’ current and future needs is also essential. Marie and Sam Both Marie and her dad, Sam, knew when it was time for Sam to move from […] Read More
