Do You Need a Financial Planner?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Some people may feel confident they know enough regarding the dos and don’ts of the financial world; they may feel they don’t need any help. Their investments are diversified, they believe they have saved enough for retirement, and that’s all they need to know, right? Unfortunately, not. There is […]
Independence Village Making Room To Move – Complete Renovation Is Underway for the Entire Community
By Alexander Germanis The word retirement has long held connotations of finally being able to live a laidback, sedentary lifestyle. The thought of concluding a life of hard work and no longer having to run the so-called rat race is often met with this belief that one’s life afterwards should be the complete opposite of […]
Connections and Community Are the Carriage Crossing Way
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, CADDCT, CDP, CDCS Executive Director, Carriage Crossing at Bloomington When you determine that it’s time to start researching new living options as you age and decide the right move for you is Assisted Living, what do you think will be the deciding factor in choosing the right community? When you know you […]
Medical Care Shouldn’t Be a Privilege Consider These Options or Affording Healthcare
By Kimberly Blaker The rising cost of healthcare is a significant concern for most people. But it’s especially true for seniors who likely will have an increasing need for access to medical services as they age and, at the same time, reduced income because of retirement. Without a significant amount of savings, one injury or […]
When To Make Decisions for Someone With Dementia… and When Not To
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center It can be tempting to assume that because someone has Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia, they’re not capable of making their own decisions. The trouble is it’s not always true—perhaps more often than you’d expect. By stepping in to speak for someone else, we […]
Women, Look Years Younger Without Injections Or Plastic Surgery
By Kimberly Blaker Regardless of how gracefully we want to handle aging, we often find ourselves making heroic efforts to stave it off, starting in early adulthood. The proof is in that women of all ages (even in their 20s) are spending small fortunes on Botox injections, fillers, and plastic surgery. Also, many who don’t […]
Making Physical Activity a Part of an Older Adult’s Life
Submitted by Karen Coughlin, Blair House COVID-19: How To Be Physically Active While Social Distancing. When it comes to getting the physical activity you need each week, it’s important to pick activities you enjoy and that match your abilities. This will help ensure that you stick with them. Things To Keep in Mind Physical activity […]
Loneliness and Social Isolation—Tips for Staying Connected
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated […]
A Hobby With Surprising Health Benefits
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village As the temperatures rise and the grass grows a deeper shade of green, nature seems to beckon us outdoors. A great way to spend time in the beauty of nature is to dig into nature itself—by gardening. Gardening can be a perfect activity for older adults and presents many benefits. […]
Brandon Wood Retirement Center — Like an Oak
By Alexander Germanis Gracing nearly every state in the nation stands the stately oak tree. A symbol of strength, majesty, and endurance, the oak is even recognized as the official national tree of the United States. The reasons for this are myriad. The oak provides shade and prevents erosion. Its leaves have anti-carcinogenic properties and […]
