As you or a parent ages, there is a lot of planning to do to ensure everything is taken care of for the future. It can get confusing and even be downright frustrating. That’s why we have created our Education Center.
Here we provide a series of articles that explain different terminology, how-to instructions, checklists, and other materials to help manage your journey.
5 Exercises for Seniors: How to Strengthen Muscles
Decreased muscle mass is a concern for many aging adults. It’s common for seniors to unconsciously reduce physical activity as they age. Once muscles weaken, older individuals will notice effects…
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5 Simple Exercises for Seniors: How to Stay Active
Exercise looks different at every stage of life, but one thing remains consistent. Maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial to staying healthy well into advanced age. Exercises for seniors should…
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Dementia vs. Memory Loss: How to Tell the Difference
We do not often think of the brain in terms of health the way we think about other body systems. We routinely hear from health professionals about steps we can…
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What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
If you get to live beyond your 70s, you might find it difficult to perform everyday tasks, including bathing, dressing, and even eating. This means you'll need help with basic…
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Medicare Open Enrollment (Updated for 2022)
Medicare’s annual election period, also known as Medicare open enrollment, begins every year on October 15th and ends on December 7th. During this eight-week time, Medicare beneficiaries can reevaluate current…
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The Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living
Senior living remains uncharted territory until one of our loved ones needs assisted living. There are several terminologies to learn once you begin to explore senior living. Finding the right…
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3 Steps for Choosing the Right Senior Living Community
As today’s American seniors live longer, healthier, and more productive lives than perhaps any other generation in history, it’s important to consider this population’s emerging needs, particularly when it comes…
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Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving roles have grown exponentially in the past few decades. Caregivers may be professionals, volunteers, or family members. It is a role that requires a great deal of compassion and…
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3 Tips for Cultivating Happiness in Old Age
Not only is happiness in old age possible, it’s actually to be expected. With advances in modern medicine, aging adults are living healthy lives well into old age, and they…
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A Checklist for Moving Into Assisted Living
Preparing to move into assisted living makes many people understandably nervous. Some seniors may worry that they’ll lose their independence or be lonely. Their families may feel some level of…
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