For older adults moving to a retirement community, choosing between one community or another can come down to which one offers pet-friendly senior living. According to a national poll on healthy aging, more than half of adults ages 50 to …

Learn about the signs indicating it may be time for memory care, such as changes in memory, behavior and daily functioning, and understand the benefits of specialized memory care facilities. When Memory Care Is Necessary Say your aging mom, who’s …

It should not come as a surprise to anyone that beginning and actually maintaining an exercise routine can be difficult, despite knowing just how important it is for our health. Unfortunately, this is likely to only ring truer as we …

IADLs or the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living are more complex than the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) needed for basic unassisted living and go a long way in improving the quality of life for elders. Needing help with some …

It’s not always easy to talk to your parents about moving to a senior living community. Many older adults resist the idea, even when they already struggle to keep up with the chores of everyday life. Knowing how to talk …

Independent living communities are for adults, generally ages 55 and older, who don’t need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) but are looking for a living environment that offers additional support, onsite amenities and socializing opportunities and activities. ADLs, …