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Checking It Twice: When Holiday Lists Become Signs to Pause

December 22, 2025

The season of reflection can reveal when a loved one may need a safer plan for living well. And here we are…the time of year when not only Santa, but everyone, seems to have holiday lists checked twice. There are people who pepper their homes, purses, and offices with sticky notes and minimalists who combine […]

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What Are ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)?

October 24, 2025

Recognizing When Home May No Longer Be Safe Understanding Activities for Daily Living (ADLs) Do you ever wonder why it might become unsafe to continue living at home? As we age, certain physical, cognitive, or emotional changes can make independent living increasingly difficult. Everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, or managing medications may […]

The Virtues of Age: What Seniors Bring to the World

September 9, 2025

The Virtues of Age: What Seniors Bring to the World A young man was overheard asking “what are old people good for anyhow?” Bristling, this writer’s first thought was “how old is old? Surely not my age!” Alas, old has many definitions. According to an AI Overview (yup, the new source of information, AI, or […]

Balancing Care and Respecting Senior Parents

August 11, 2025

One lesson taught to every generation is “respecting senior parents,” even as we ourselves adopt this role.

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Discover the Benefits of Assisted Living

July 28, 2025

Discover the Benefits of Assisted Living My friend Mavis complained about everything. Conversations were boringly negative and repetitive until one just did not want to be with her anymore. Friends began compiling lists of excuses not to visit. Mavis would harp about cooking for one person, dust so thick you could write the date in it, […]

The Hidden Burden and Beauty of Caregiving

May 29, 2024

Caregiving is both a privilege and a challenge. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to loved ones, balancing medical, emotional, and daily tasks. This article explores the realities of caregiving, key responsibilities, and the importance of support systems that protect both caregivers and those they serve.

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Benefits of Senior Living Communities

June 20, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau presents a statistic worth thinking about… in 2030, just seven years from now, those over the age of 85 will outnumber children for the first time ever in history. Several reasons support the logic behind this prediction, and luck is not one of them. Seniors today are making wiser choices concerning […]

Care for Seniors

April 7, 2023

Statistics Caregiver statistics are true eye-openers to those who have yet to experienced it. Sixty five percent of care recipients are female, with an average age of 69.4. In 2021, the estimated economic value of family caregivers’ unpaid contributions was approximately $600 billion. Over 70% of caregivers over the age of 70 die before their care […]

Celebrate International Quality of Life Month

January 8, 2021

The month of January commemorates Quality of Life, feeling one is living at the highest possible physical, mental, emotional, and social level as they age. January is the month to begin reviewing relationships, health, finances, and personal happiness. Reflect on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Be certain the proper care and […]

How A Senior Placement Agency Can Help You

July 27, 2020

Senior Placement Agency The search process for a Senior Living Community is a difficult and convoluted journey. Each Senior and their family hold a unique set of requirements for care and accommodations including medical needs, activities, finances, and even food. Balancing these various factors is a challenging task and makes the choice for a Senior Living Option […]

Discussing Options with Parents

April 18, 2019

A discussion with a parent about an option to move where they are safe and well cared for is one of the foremost problematic dialogs. The First Hurdle Opinions will differ…siblings, a parent, trusted family members, and friends either heighten the negatives of moving or support the positive aspects of a transition. Hopes of a […]

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Transitioning Into Senior Communities for Introverts

September 12, 2018

Time seems to move at a rapid speed. Just thinking of moving to a new home is worrisome, especially if you are an introverted Senior. Transitioning into a Senior Community appears to be a very unwelcome proposition to these solitary souls. Consider, however, the advantages. How Introverts See the World As a rule, introverts listen […]

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How to Help a Loved One with Relocation Stress Syndrome

August 1, 2018

Imagine learning it was no longer safe or comfortable to remain in a home of several decades. Many do not find this a challenge but instead an adventure, but some experience relocation stress syndrome. Here is an opportunity to meet new friends and a chance to discover a new lifestyle which could also be fun. […]

Independent Living: Beginning the Search

June 20, 2018

Independent Living: Beginning the Search A move to Independent Living is a liberating lifestyle change Liberating? Yes, but choosing a community by yourself or in conjunction with advice from friends could become a nightmare. Find a Transition Consultant who is an expert on local communities and build a trusting relationship. They not only understand the […]

5 Helpful Tips for Moving Your Senior Parent

July 17, 2017

The following 5 tips are helpful to you and your loved one throughout the search for and a realization of a move. Communicate The biggest key to moving a loved one into Senior Living is communication. Keep your Senior aware of the steps of the process if possible. Moving from a home of many […]

Mentally Preparing Yourself for Retirement

March 15, 2017

Differences may have been negligible in some outcomes but huge in others. Retirement presents itself in a variety of ways. Not Quite Ready Phasing out your career is one step when considering retirement. Perhaps you aren’t quite ready to make a full commitment to a new lifestyle. There are matters to consider such as health […]

Choosing Assisted Living

April 18, 2016

Transitioning to a community offering assistance is a positive and proactive move when ensuring the safety and well-being of loved ones. Choosing the appropriate community allows peace of mind when you know your loved one is in a safe, caring and vibrant environment. The concept of Assisted Living is relatively new. Throughout the 20th century […]

The Importance of Being Elmer

April 5, 2016

He grew up milking dairy cows, slopping hogs, gathering eggs and husking corn. He ate homemade bread, meat raised and butchered at home and drank unpasteurized milk. Elmer went to church every Sunday and when Uncle Sam called him to unknown corners of the world during the war he did not hesitate. Elmer married, went […]

From Baby Boom to Senior Housing Boom!

February 23, 2016

The article discusses the upward trajectory of the senior population in the Lincoln, NE area over the next 25+ years to come, as well as the growing demand for senior housing to accommodate this projected increase. Currently, the lack of Assisted-Living communities presents a waiting issue for many seniors in the area. “Although the needs […]

The Importance of a Compass

July 31, 2015

I remember a time in the back woods of Oklahoma (just how does one get lost when aiming for Oklahoma City?) I took a deep breath, pulled into a secluded bar/convenience store, opened the squeaky screened door and said “I’m lost.” An elderly gentleman with a Southern drawl immediately summed me up as a Yankee. […]

Coffee With An Elephant

June 3, 2015

Seniors are traditionally independent, private, and painfully thrifty. They see their worlds shrinking. Living spaces, daily tasks, social activities keep changing. Driving, new doctors, remembering dates, appointments become challenging. SOMEONE start the conversation about Senior living options! SOMEONE start the conversation! START! Discuss facts and myths of each type of living community. Be informed. INDEPENDENT […]

Truth vs. Myth

October 14, 2014

INDEPENDENT LIVING…In Independent Living Communities, people generally 55 and older are able to live safely with peers in an apartment-type complex. Residents may bring in medical help as needed, but independent living buildings do not provide medical assistance. MYTH: It’s depressing and institutional. FACT: People are so busy with activities and social contacts that they […]

“Should We Cross That Bridge, Martha?”

September 9, 2014

You’ve seen the commercials on television. Scenes where an awkward silence hangs between a son and his father, both ignoring the proverbial “elephant in the room.” Dad realizing his increasing needs. Son worrying about Dad living alone …and there they sit, drinking coffee. Sound slightly familiar? While people over 65 are expected to increase at […]

Where Are We Going Now?

August 10, 2014

Where Are We Going Now? As children, we looked to our parents for the final approval. Remember that first day of school? What to wear? Who will I know? How will I be accepted? Why is this so important? Not many “firsts” in our lives are any different than the first day of school. They […]