As a parent, you are no stranger to difficult conversations. Children are often smarter and more observant than we think, but that doesn’t mean communication is always easy. One of those tough conversations can be explaining the changes in a [...]
If you’re a senior adult with limited mobility—or the caregiver of a loved one in the same position—it’s possible that some previous hobbies have become more difficult to do than before. Physical limitations don’t have to stop an enriching, enjoyable [...]
While you may have enough retirement savings to meet your monthly living expenses, there are other reasons to consider going back to work. Some may want a greater sense of purpose while others want to improve their cognitive health by [...]
If you’re preparing to move into a senior living community, you’re probably experiencing a mix of emotions—from excitement to nervousness, it’s all to be expected! There are plenty of resources online and in your own community that can help make [...]
Who wouldn’t love an extra, snuggle-friendly pet in the house? The benefits of having a pet are pretty well-documented for people of all ages—they can significantly improve our overall emotional well-being and even deter the development of depression. They also [...]
Don’t miss the recent Redfin article our Sales Director, Christine Cavanaugh was featured in: “Caring for Aging Parents: Helping Your Loved Ones Declutter with Intention” Throughout our lifetime, we accumulate belongings that we may no longer use in our everyday [...]
No matter your age, it’s essential to prioritize taking care of your mental health. When we feel anxious or depressed, it’s natural to want to go into isolation. We start to feel lonely and quickly forget just how common these [...]
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: it’s hard to make friends as an adult! When you leave the everyday structures of school or office jobs, your social circle naturally shrinks. Eventually, we find ourselves asking: how am I [...]
When you move from your own home into a senior living community, the transition is often full of new experiences—some exciting, some out of your comfort zone. It’s totally normal to feel complicated emotions when making this change and leaving [...]
I feel exhausted and resentful all the time. How can I improve my relationship with my loved one? If you are one of the 65.7 million Americans who serve as a personal caregiver for a loved one, you’ve undoubtedly asked [...]
Retirement should be a season of life when you’re able to enjoy the financial benefits of all your hard work. However, it is estimated that roughly 67 percent of senior adults in the U.S. are the targets of online identity [...]
Social connections are important for physical and mental wellness, no matter the stage of life you’re in. Our relationships with others—and how we build them—have value. We already know that robust social connections provide a variety of benefits, from promoting [...]