One of the most physically and emotionally challenging responsibilities an adult child can assume is caring for an elderly parent. According to the UDS Foundation, 17% of adult children care for their parents due to illness or disability. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of caregiver stress that comes with the ambitious yet crucial role Read More
Are you looking at senior living communities, also referred to as retirement communities, for yourself or a loved one? If so, you probably have found that there are many options and things to consider. Whether looking for active independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care, there is one question you should ask. That Read More
Arthritis does not just affect us in our old age; it can sneak up on us at any time. There are many different types of arthritis, and there is no way to predict it. Sometimes, previous sports injuries lead to arthritis, which sets in as we age. If you have family members with arthritis, you Read More
Our lives and our children’s lives are wonderfully intertwined. In addition to the love we share, we also share joys, hardships, and memories. Every parent wants the memories they create with their children, at every stage of life, to be beautiful ones. This is why an assisted living community like The Cabana at Jensen Dunes Read More
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about the perfect Father’s Day gift for the man who has given you so much and seems to have everything. Remember how easy it was to get the perfect Father’s Day gift when you were a kid? A tie or a Read More
You may be surprised to learn that an older adult suffers a fall in the United States every second of every day. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. As a matter of fact, for those 65 and older, falls are the number one cause of both nonfatal and fatal injuries. Read More
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mom just how special she is to you. However, if she lives in an assisted living community, you may need help finding the right Mother’s Day gift. You may not be able to think of a single thing she needs. That is why we put extra Read More
Healthy aging means more than keeping gray hair and wrinkles at bay. How “old” we look, and act are very closely linked to how well we feel. The good news is we have more control over feeling good and, therefore, aging more gracefully than we may think. There are various ways to maintain healthy habits Read More
Are you or a loved one planning a move to an assisted living community? If so, you are not alone. Nearly 50% of all baby boomers and older adults are downsizing—realizing that less can actually be more. A smaller home makes sense if you want more time and money to travel, pursue your passions, and Read More
One of the best ways to maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and vitality as we age is just to keep moving. Unfortunately, for many, that becomes more and more difficult as physical limitations like joint pain and fatigue become a barrier to a healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep moving without putting Read More