Editor’s Note: This blog has been updated for Nov 2026. When a parent or loved one begins considering senior living, one of the first questions families often ask is: How are we going to pay for it? The answer may involve more than one source. Savings, retirement income, investments, home equity, insurance benefits and other […]
Navigating the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to Assisted Living
If your parents are moving into assisted living or memory care, rest assured that help will be available when needed. Community support, amenities and activities can also provide the basis for independence and achieving a high quality of life. But navigating the senior living journey can also result in a roller coaster of emotions, especially […]
8 Signs Moving to Senior Living is the Right Choice for Your Loved One
Deciding whether it’s time for a parent or loved one to move to senior living can be emotional and complicated. You may notice small changes at first like difficulty keeping up with the house, skipping meals, less time with friends or growing concerns about safety. Individually, these changes may not seem significant. Together, however, they […]
The Health Benefits of Outdoor Time for Older Adults
The benefits of being outdoors extend to people of all ages, but it seems especially therapeutic for older adults. Not only can it improve both physical and mental health – it also can simply make people feel better. 10 benefits of getting outdoors for older adults If you’ve ever wondered about the healing and soothing […]
10 Ways to Help Your Loved One Feel at Home When Moving to Assisted Living
Updated: 1/7/2025 If you’re helping a parent move into assisted living, it can be an emotional time…However, there may also be relief, especially if your loved one struggles with daily tasks or is becoming more isolated. Not sure how best to help them feel settled in assisted living? Here are ten practical and compassionate ways […]
Elder Financial Abuse and How to Protect Your Older Loved Ones
Updated on 2/12/2025 Protecting Your Loved Ones from Elder Financial Abuse While aging comes with unavoidable issues, challenges, and risks, few are as devastating and insidious as elder financial abuse. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is growing – in occurrences and in number of victims – with financial scams and fraud among the most common tactics. In […]