Pets – especially dogs and cats – bring a lot of joy to the lives of older adults. We take a closer look at why and share some other unconventional pets like fish and turtles that can also bring much happiness to seniors.
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The benefits of social connections to older adults, and a look at the health risks of social isolation.
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Volunteering offers many health and wellness benefits to older adults, but more importantly, it creates happiness, not only in the senior, but in those who are served. A look at some of the best volunteering opportunities for older adults.
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The misperceptions about senior living, and how a community can actually help a senior thrive and increase life expectancy.
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An overview of the 5 things that bring happiness to older adults (see the guide for details).
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Like the promise of spring, retirement offers a new beginning after decades of working and raising a family. While many retirees opt to live at home others look at all the possibilities offered by independent living. To best assess whether independent living is the right fit for the retirement of your dreams, take a look
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You’ve made the decision to move to an independent living community, but now comes the hard part: choosing the right community. One of the most important steps in the process is touring independent living communities, seeing what they’re like inside and outside and asking the right questions. Before you start touring independent living communities, take
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Independent living communities offer a range of services and amenities that may seem costly when compared to living at home. But independent living’s value goes deeper than cost and easily tips the scale when deciding where to live in retirement. When considering whether independent living is a good fit, be sure to consider the hidden
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If living an active, carefree and fulfilling life in retirement is the goal, consider everything an independent living community has to offer. Once relieved of all the costs and responsibilities of living at home, seniors in independent living often wonder why they didn’t make the move sooner. Here’s a rundown of what to expect in
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Retirement is a time for freedom but also a time for choosing where to live. While many seniors choose to stay at home others make the move to independent living sooner than later. But independent living isn’t for everyone. To make the right choice, take a look at the pros and cons of independent living
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