Tag: Senior living

Living Alone Can Increase Your Risk for Dementia

There is a growing trend toward Americans aging in place when it comes to housing arrangements for the elderly. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older

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A Guide to Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Among aging Americans, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) or life plan communities have become increasingly popular. These senior living communities offer the array of care options necessary for aging adults to move through the stages of independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. Beyond health care, CCRCs offer

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Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

A CDC report reports that one out of every five falls among seniors results in a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own. Half of the time,

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Ten Resources for Independent Seniors

By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. The aging population in America is becoming comprised heavily of tech-savvy baby boomers. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. Aging in

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