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Meet our 2023 Farmers!
We’re proud to serve our residents nutritious meals while sourcing local ingredients. The benefits of Farm-to-Table dining are endless – including reducing blood pressure, lowering risk of heart disease, and promoting higher brain activity. After launching our Farm-to-Table dining program in partnership with Produce Source Partners, we’ve continued to deliver high-quality ingredients to our residents […]
Navigating Family Dynamics in Caregiving
Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer. While this is a positive thing, extended caregiving can add tension and some stress within the family. How will you care for your parents at home? Who will look after them? How will expenses be paid? Watching your parents’ strength and independence decline is difficult for […]
5 Practices to Help Seniors Stay Mentally Strong
As you age, your mental strength is tested daily. Keeping your mind healthy can directly impact your overall well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, one in four older adults will experience depression, anxiety, or dementia, so exercising your body as well as your mind to reduce those struggles is vital. Here are a few […]
Starting the Conversation
It’s official. The holidays are over. The hustle and bustle of presents and loved ones visiting has come to an end, and now is the time to get back to our regular routines. Many families saw loved ones after months and months apart due to the pandemic. Even socially distanced visits may reveal issues. It […]
How to Relieve Holiday Stress for Caregivers
It’s likely as the holiday season rolls around that you’re experiencing emotional and physical stress as a spouse, partner, friend, or adult child caregiver. There are parties to plan, loved ones to see, and desserts to eat. It may not cross your mind as often as it should, but your health is an important part […]
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Chocolate in the Morning
Love may look and feel a bit different for those with loved ones struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Everyone shows their love in different ways. One of our family members began writing about his wife’s journey with Alzheimer’s a few years ago where he imagines the world through her eyes. He has been gracious […]
7 Tips for Helping Your Parents Sell Their Home
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to selling a home. If you’ve taken on the job of supporting your parents in selling their home, you may have a lot of questions circling through your mind. While making your list of priorities, you’ll want to think about the conversations you need to […]
4 Helpful Tips for Retiring Single
Nowadays, it’s becoming increasingly common to retire single. In fact, many people choose to retire alone because they enjoy the flexibility it affords them. After all, when you’re single you can choose to live wherever you want and spend your time doing whatever you want without the input of another person. This freedom can feel […]
5 Tips for Long Term Care Planning Month
Oftentimes seniors find themselves blindsided by the need for additional care. Consequently, the choice of a senior living community ends up being made by an adult child or family member. Planning in advance can be an incredible gift to your family. Talk to them about any concerns you may have about senior living and what […]
How to Convince a Loved One It's the Right Time to Move to Senior Living
Aging is a tricky subject for everyone – especially when the topic of leaving home or needing help arises. There are a variety of reasons why an older adult may need an alternative living arrangement. These can include medical illness, physical disability, or financial implications. It can also be caregiver-related. Whatever the reason, the goal […]
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