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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. […]

Best Places for Seniors to Meet People

July 25, 2018

Tips for Seniors to Meet New Friends A variety of reasons are responsible: friends and family pass away, relocate or become more isolated. Skills required to comfortably meet new people may be rusty, but it is important to have a social life in your later years. Research shows the importance of interacting with others during […]

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10 Perks for Anyone Over 55

July 18, 2018

Anyone who’s reached that point where bones creak, muscles don’t want to cooperate, and you sometimes wonder about that face staring back at you in the mirror could use a little good news. Even if you are in the best shape of your life and you are over 55, there’s lots of good news about […]

10 Must-Haves for Senior Safety

July 11, 2018

Secure rugs to prevent slips, trips, and falls. It is important to use only rugs with non-slip backing. Edges should not curl. Tripping on a rug is one of the major health hazards for Seniors. A serious fall could be life-changing. Install handrails on both sides of stairwells. As people age balance becomes an issue. […]

Independent Living: Beginning the Search

June 20, 2018

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. You will not regret doing so. What do You Want? A Transition Consultant will initially meet with you to determine […]

Nurture the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship

June 13, 2018

We helped our children with homework, kept them from eating too much junk, taught them manners, screened their friends and enforced curfew. Those were long days, and I don’t remember being very popular. We had a lot of responsibility. As grandparents, we may still do some of those things, but now we see it through […]

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