longevity

Outdoor Summer Activities for Seniors

Getting outdoors is the best way for seniors to stay active and connected with their environment. Outside activities are greatly beneficial to seniors, adding vitality and promoting overall well-being. Activities such as walking or light gardening can promote muscle strength, flexibility, and balance crucial for maintaining mobility in older age. Additionally, experts agree that some […]

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10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Summer can be a time of fun in the sun, but it’s important to stay safe and follow safety precautions. This is especially true for seniors due to their increased risk of heat-related health issues. As we age, our bodies become less able to effectively regulate temperature, making seniors more vulnerable to heat stroke, dehydration, […]

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7 Summer Self-Care Tips for Seniors

Many seniors have spent their lives taking care of others and haven’t had the time to practice self-care activities for themselves. When we think of self-care today, it’s easy to think only of facials and massages at a spa. While both activities can contribute to a relaxed mood for a short period of time, the […]

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Signs Your Loved One May Need Additional Support

You just returned from a visit with Mom and are finding yourself wondering, “Is she safe living alone? Will she be able to keep up with the house? Should we start talking about senior living?” We want you to know you aren’t alone, we’re here to help you navigate these concerns, and help you start […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Reducing Family Stress

When asked where you would like to live in your 80s and 90s, what would you say? Most likely your answer would be “at home.” There is an idyllic image of staying in a home where memories have been made, but as people live longer, health complications may interfere with these plans. As we age, […]

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Taking the Reins of Your Retirement

Join us on June 29th at 3pm for this free presentation by Hook Law Center on how to prepare for senior living. RSVP by emailing Marketing@commonwealthsl.com. You likely began saving for retirement early in your career and made sure there was a plan in place for your kids’ college expenses. You are the kind of […]

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What's the Secret to a Long Life?

Watch as Susan Pinker, developmental psychologist and TED speaker discusses “the blue zone”, an area on the Italian island of Sardinia where there are six times as many centenarians as on the main land and ten times as many as North America. Why? Friendships and regular social interactions. The harm of being isolated is a […]

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