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Gardening allows people of all ages to get outside, get their hands dirty, and stay active. Gardening is a way to create a form of living art right on your own property that you can be proud of. For senior citizens, there are additional benefits that stem from gardening than just the ones listed above. …
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It is important to reduce the amount of stress you have in your life at any age, but it is especially important in your later years. Stress can have many negative effects on one’s body and these negative effects may be easier to bounce back from at a young age, but it can become more …
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Some things you may do to keep yourself healthy could be going for a walk every day or making sure you eat enough fruits and vegetables. Although these things are important ways to stay healthy, one thing we tend to forget about is building and maintaining healthy relationships. When first moving into a new community, …
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Once you have lived in a community for a few years, you have made a few good friends, found your daily routine, and have found comfort in your surroundings. Leaving the community that you love when your care level changes can seem like a nightmare, but if you enter a continued care retirement community with …
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Having a Life Care plan in place can help promote and maintain good health, safety, and well-being of elders while guaranteeing peace of mind for families. Life Care provides protection and assurance that seniors will receive the care they need in a comfortable and caring community. Establishing a Life Care plan for the seniors in …
When you get older, things change and your physical mobility decreases. One of the best ways to keep your mobility intact is by performing light exercises. These exercises help to keep your strength, balance and flexibility, and to prevent any injuries from day-to-day activities. Be sure to consult your doctor before trying any of these …
For some people, coming home to their pet is the best part of their day. Pets are great for a lot of reasons, but did you know that owning a pet can provide significant health benefits? Pets can have a positive impact on a person’s physical, as well as mental health, and a few of …
Life Care is a contract that allows you to plan for having long-term care in the future, should you need it, at a predictable cost. Although you may live independently now and cannot predict what type of care you will need in the future, having a Life Care contract means that no matter what level …
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We may be biased, but we think that the Hudson Valley is one of the most beautiful places to call home. Many people find themselves moving south during retirement, however, the Hudson Valley has so much to offer! With the incredible mountainous landscapes, the beautiful Hudson River, and so much to do, you’ll never want …
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How many times have you heard the term “expect the unexpected”? As contradictive as this statement may seem, it is something that we should all live by. There are many things in life that take us by surprise that we are completely unprepared for, and as strange as it sounds, it is important to plan …