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Maintaining independence as we grow older is how we stay vital and energized. This is especially the case for those who reside at Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). like Glen Arden. The benefits of keeping one’s independence is vital to older people and easier to achieve in a Life Plan Community like Glen Arden because …
Retirement and advancing in age do not mean you can’t still keep that mind sharp! Here are some tips of what you can do to keep that mind going as you age. Reading Adding some consistent reading into your daily routine can keep the brain strong. There are many different choices with reading that will …
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As we get older, assurance and security will carry far more importance than when we were younger. Advancing in age comes with a new set of unknowns, sometimes life changing on a dime without warning. Many seniors choose to have a plan in place to provide for their needs while also maintaining independence. Finding a …
Retirement is a wonderful thing to look forward to! It often represents true freedom for those who have worked their entire lives to provide for their family. Now it’s time to enjoy it! Finding the right retirement community for you or your loved one can feel like a tremendous task. You want the best for …
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Reaching retirement signals a tremendous milestone in life. Most of our lives are spent working long hours and sometimes long weeks to be able to provide for ourselves and our families. Retirement blissfully takes away that stress and passes the heavy hands of time back to you, free to enjoy life in any way you …
1. Pick a time when everyone is relaxed and congenial. Plan on having a series of conversations. 2. Choose your words carefully. Remember that your parents are still competent adults and that they have their own ideas. Don’t be judgmental and criticize past decisions. Leave negative history in the past. 3. Discuss and understand their healthcare wishes and …
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Choosing a Continued Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can be overwhelming at first when considering the type of lifestyle you want to have in your retirement. Glen Arden, a Life Plan Community, offers Independent Living at its best and provides an excellent choice of apartment styles with a wide assortment of services and amenities like housekeeping …
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Picking the right Senior Living Community for yourself or a loved one can be a challenge. Location, prices, services, and apartment styles are only a small fraction of all the aspects to consider. It is also important to choose a community that offers a continuum of care on one campus, a Continuing Care Retirement Community …
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Exploring a new hobby or activity to try later in life may be difficult to discover. As we get older, the things we do and are able to do can seem like they’re dwindling away. While hobbies like sailing or mountain climbing might not be ideal for someone in their eighties. One of the joys …
When it comes to hobbies, the list of activities that people can become involved in will grow with life experience, but as our abilities evolve with age, they also unfortunately shrink. This can be especially true for seniors as mobility impacts the kinds of activities one is able to do—strenuous activities tend to go down …