Moving to a retirement community is a big decision and a major life change. Maintaining deep and meaningful relationships contribute to a better quality of life, therefore, it is understandable that couples want to move together. If you are active and independent, you may consider moving into an independent living community together with your spouse.…
For as long as possible, many of today’s retirees want to maintain their mental acuity. For that reason, rather than playing Sudoku or Scrabble with friends every Wednesday and Friday night, they head to a scheduled retirement community event – or the community center in town – to learn the Viennese waltz, cha-cha, or the…
One million Americans already reside in assisted living communities, and by 2030, that figure is expected to quadruple. Many of our loved ones are increasingly utilizing new opportunities to enhance their quality of life as the population ages, including assisted living communities. Assisted living communities can be found as standalone communities or as a component…
We all know that smoking is bad for us. If you smoke, you probably already know that as well. You might have thought about quitting every now and then, but then probably thought that it would be futile. After all, you’ve already made it this far! Quitting smoking is also a hard habit for…
An accessible bathroom is designed to be used by people with disabilities. There are some key features that an accessible bathroom should have to be truly accessible. Below are some of the key features. The Doorways Should Be Wide Enough To make a bathroom accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility scooters, there should…
There are perfect moments to enjoy the outdoors. Once summer comes, you have the liberty to explore the world around you. When you live in a retirement community, you will be able to explore area attractions too. Being outside paves the way to a closer view of what nature has to offer, while also allowing…
The best senior living amenities in Metairie, LA, allow today’s retirees to enjoy retirement as it was meant to be – in style and comfort. A host of amenities can be experienced most any time of day – all specifically offered to provide the best lifestyle possible. Our country’s retirees deserve only the best so…
You may have realized that as you age, your hair changes too. In order to keep your hair growing healthy and strong, you first need to understand why your hair changes. The main reason is that over time, your hair follicles and hair shaft start to shrink. Your hormones change with age, and the oil…
New Orleans, affectionally nicknamed NOLA or the “Big Easy,” is a beautiful city in Louisiana with a population of 390,144. Of those, 14.1% are elderly folks above 65 years old. With over 55,000 older citizens in New Orleans, many need assistance to carry out everyday duties. To help these older citizens, there have been some excellent memory care…
One of the hardest things for an adult to deal with can be the process of watching their beloved parent age. Granted, everyone gets older. It is a fact of life. But in some cases, if they notice their parent deteriorating, it becomes painful and depressing for the adult child (not to mention how it…