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 [...]
When you choose any of the Vineyard Senior Living communities as your new home, you’re not just picking out an apartment. Our spaces are designed to be all-inclusive experiences with enrichment-based amenities, personalized care, social connections, vibrant lifestyle options, and [...]
It’s no secret that technology can make our lives a lot easier. The right device can help seniors stay connected to family, send an emergency alarm, schedule a Telehealth exam or even manage day-to-day tasks! However, purchasing and using a [...]
The role of a caregiver is, by nature, to provide support to others—but all too often, individuals in this position find themselves feeling isolated and helpless as they try to provide the best care possible. Just as we focus on [...]
Do you know your loved ones’ stories? According to a 2018 study from Ancestry, nearly one-third of Americans cannot name all of their grandparents, yet 72 percent of respondents are interested in hearing about their family members’ history. If you [...]