Category: Independent Living

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Make Moving Easier for Mom or Dad

Your parent(s) have decided to move out of their beloved home into a smaller house or apartment. Moving is stressful for anyone, but even more so for seniors. The process is full of potential pitfalls. The keys to the least stressful moves are preparation, practicality and patience. The following are tips that will help make the move easier for everyone involved.

Independent Living Decision Guide

Seniors today are living longer, more active and healthier lives. This is why when many people hear the phrase “senior independent living” or any variation of it they commonly think of older adults aging in place within their homes.

Independent Living and Assisted Living: A Comparison

Baby boomers across the country began hitting age 65 in the year 2011. This means a huge population of the United States is entering their retirement years — or thinking about retiring, anyway! And, the average life expectancy has been gradually rising over the past few decades, too.