Two categories of daily tasks form the foundation of independent living. Activities of daily living, known as ADLs, cover the basics of personal care: Bathing Dressing Eating Mobility Instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs, cover the broader tasks that keep a household running: Managing medications Handling finances Preparing meals Keeping a home clean Older […]
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Staying connected is one of the most important things a phone does for older adults, and the technology available today makes that easier than ever. Smartphone adoption among seniors has grown from 18% in 2013 to between 61% and 76% today, according to the Pew Research Center. That is a significant shift, but the barriers
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About 55% of older adults own a pet, and for most of them, that animal is not just a companion. It is a daily routine, a source of comfort, and a relationship that has been part of the household for years. The idea of giving that up during a move to senior living is one
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More than 50% of seniors own a dog, according to the American Humane Society. If you are in the other half, this might be the nudge you have been waiting for. And before diving into breeds, here is something worth knowing first: Your ideal companion is probably already waiting at a local shelter, a little
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Dogs get most of the attention when it comes to senior pet ownership, but cats have been quietly making their case for years. Cat ownership rates have actually been on a slight rise in recent years as dog ownership has leveled off, and it is not hard to understand why. Cats are less expensive to
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Some older adults look forward to moving into a senior living community. They are ready to hand off the household responsibilities, eager to meet new people, and genuinely excited about what comes next. Others arrive with hesitation, grief over leaving a home they have lived in for decades, uncertainty about whether they made the right
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Could assisted living really cost $300,000 just to walk through the door? The answer is yes, if you want a community with golf courses designed by professional players, private ocean views, or a four-bedroom, six-bathroom residence with around-the-clock concierge service. Some of the most exclusive retirement communities in the country charge entry fees of up
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Choosing a memory care community for someone you love is one of the hardest decisions a family faces. The grief, urgency, and uncertainty that come with this process can make it difficult to know where to start. Having the right memory care questions prepared before a tour gives you a clearer picture of whether a
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Research from Harvard Health found that older adults who regularly engage in hobbies report better overall health, greater happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher life satisfaction than those who do not. What makes that finding particularly relevant is that most hobbies are, at their core, a form of relaxation. Reading, gardening, painting, and
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]You may remember names like Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Steffi Graf, John McEnroe, and Maria Sharapova. What you might not realize is that they are all pickleball champions now. Their days at Wimbledon may be behind them, but they picked up retirement hobbies, including one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and they
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