What Is a Nursing Home? Busting Common Myths
The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with other senior housing options such as senior living community or retirement home, which has led to many misconceptions about senior living …
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The Benefits of Choosing Independent Senior Living in Lombard, Illinois
Located just thirty minutes from downtown Chicago, Lombard Illinois offers residents a suburban feel with a mix of shops, restaurants, coffee bars and parks nestled among tree-lined residential streets. Older …
What’s Included in Your Life Care Community Contract
You’re excited to start the next chapter of your life at a senior living community that offers Life Care. You’ve done the research and picked the place that’s perfect for …
Tips for Talking to Your Parent About Independent Living
Retirement is an exciting time full of opportunity, possibilities, and enjoying the fruits of years of labor. For some, maximizing this enjoyment is best accomplished with a move to an …
Understanding the Differences Between Senior Rental Communities and Life Care Communities
With so many different options available, finding a senior living community for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. You want to choose one that allows you to enjoy …
6 Downsizing Tips for Seniors Moving to an Independent Living Community
The majority of older adults preparing for a move to an independent senior living community will find that they have more in their current homes than they need (or that …
Is an Independent Living Community Right for You?
Retirement is a time for celebration and new beginnings. When the time they’ve planned for finally arrives, many seniors choose to make the most of their retirement years by moving …
Understanding the Physical and Emotional Process of Moving
Making a move is a big undertaking. Between the planning, packing and heavy lifting, it can be an exhausting process. Additionally, you may feel a sense of loss when thinking …
Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing an Independent Living Community
As a vibrant, active older adult considering a move to an independent living community, you have many choices. High demand for senior living options has led to a boom in …
Why Friendships Later in Life Impact Our Well-Being
We all know that eating well and getting regular exercise is good for our overall health. However, one often overlooked aspect of our emotional and physical well-being is the importance …