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If you’ve become friendly with some of your senior neighbors, you might have realized that many of them do not have local support systems. Seniors without friends or relatives living nearby can have trouble navigating the challenges of everyday life. If you’re interested in giving your senior friends and neighbors some help, here are a… Read more »

Finding love later in life can be a remarkable blessing, but it can come with some unique challenges, as well. From figuring out where you will live to determine how you’ll navigate medical issues, there are many decisions that have to be made in order to meld two well-established existences into one happy union. Use… Read more »

When a senior parent is dealing with the loss of a spouse and an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can feel like their entire world is crashing down. In these devastating moments, it’s important for adult children and family members to offer support, in addition to any needed help with difficult financial decisions. Helping a loved one… Read more »

As your senior loved one ages, it becomes tougher to live at home, and eventually they may need the specialized and skilled care offered in senior living. If your family is facing a similar situation, one of the first steps you should take is to find a safe and compassionate community so you will know… Read more »

3 steps to organize your search My spouse and I are in our mid 70s. We’re thinking of moving to an independent living community in the coming years. It’s overwhelming trying to sift through all the options and figure out the right fit for us. Any tips on how to research our options and identify… Read more »

As your mom, dad, or grandparents begin to show the effects of age, a decision must be made regarding where they will live. Will they remain at home, purchase a modified home, relocate to an assisted living facility, or move in with you? This question should be answered carefully and after much consideration. Read on… Read more »

According to Time, the average life expectancy in the US is around 79 years of age — compared to about 71.4 years globally. However, actual life expectancy varies depending on several factors, including diet and nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, gender, hygiene, socioeconomic status, and access to health care. Whether you’ve eaten well and exercised your whole… Read more »

Living on a fixed income as a senior can offer unique challenges. However, we also want to be able to enjoy the years we spend in retirement. With that in mind, below are some budgeting tips from Adult Care Advisors to help keep you living the life of your dreams. Budget Everything Having a solid… Read more »

Whatever your age may be, you’re never too old to set goals for yourself and form new habits, especially those that could extend your life and boost your health and happiness. New Year’s resolutions foster a sense of purpose in older adults, and some studies show that having a sense of purpose could reduce a… Read more »

Many people think that enjoying good health in their senior years is an elusive dream. While you may not be able to stave off normal age-related changes, you can take steps to prevent illness and injury from robbing you of a happy retirement. Today, technology plays a key role in helping seniors maintain their general… Read more »