As we age, it is essential to have a plan in place for managing our finances. Financial planning for seniors can seem like a daunting task, but with the right information and guidance, it can be a straightforward process. Here are some tips for creating a financial plan that can help seniors live comfortably and securely in retirement. Start with a budget The first step in financial planning for seniors is to create a budget. You’ll need to know how much money you have coming in and going out each month, including any fixed expenses like housing, healthcare, and transportation. Once you hav ..read more

What seems like a simple medical test to the average adult can be significantly more challenging to an elderly person. Here are a few reasons to take extra care when an older person requires a medical test. The elderly are more likely to have vision, hearing, and cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to follow instructions or understand what must happen for the specimen to be properly collected. Older people have more problems with balance and mobility, factors that can make some samples physically harder or more dangerous to provide. Even a blood test can be more difficult ..read more

Are You Protected From Bone Loss? Important Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis Here are five things to know about Osteoporosis and what can be done to prevent it. Breaking a bone isn’t anybody’s idea of a good time. But when a simple sneeze could break a bone, it is more than just a painful inconvenience. More than 50 million people in the United States have osteoporosis or low bone mass, and an estimated 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men over age 50 will break a bone due to the disease. Osteoporosis may seem like a disease you only worry about later in life but pre ..read more

Health Bouncing Back From Accidental Falls Here are five everyday tips to practice and implement to prevent falls. We do a lot for the people we care about, especially those who spent their early life caring for us. We make sure they eat right, exercise, spend quality time with friends and family, and visit their doctor. We do what we can to handle their changing needs, but one slip or misstep can make their world come crashing down. Accidental falls, or unintentional injuries, are the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. The reasons vary, but experts attribute these in ..read more

Dear Residents, Family and Friends: On March 14, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advised of a nationwide restriction on visitation for certain health facilities, due to the coronavirus. Though these restrictions were drafted for skilled nursing facilities, they address risks similar to those posed to other senior living communities. CMS has directed that only health care workers or end-of life visitors be allowed to visit the community during this time. Until further notice, we will follow this direction, and will not permit non-essential visitors. We continue to encourage ..read more