Many seniors struggle with the idea of moving from their homes of (typically) decades and all that it entails emotionally, as well as the financials associated with a move. “Sticker shock” is probabl...
by Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer ServicesNational Volunteer Recognition Week reminds us that there are communities filled with inspiring people who give away the one thing most people h...
It might be a warm sweater for grandma, the newest electronic gadget for your teenager, or a watch for dad. But, for millions of Americans, December also marks the time for year-end charitable g...
Most of us remember the story of the man walking along the beach, watching a young boy throw stranded starfish back into the water. As the boy tossed one after another back into the surf, the ma...
When weighing retirement options, you should consider a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). CCRCs offer a wide range of services for your current lifestyle as well as your future needs. With ...
We constantly hear the question: How do you know when it’s time for my loved one to move to an assisted living community? Frankly, we don’t like that question, because it focuses on something being wr...
This week (May 10-16) is National Nursing Home Week, an annual celebration sponsored by the American Health Care Association to spotlight nursing home residents and the staff members who help to make ...
January is National Blood Donor Month, and a great way to start the New Year and feel good about ourselves is by giving back and helping others. You can do this by donating blood at one of the m...
You or someone you know may have recently gone through some changes and now require some assistance to maintain independent living in the home. What do you do?First, you need to consider the level o...
Optimism seems to be the mood of the day when May rolls around. Budding flowers, singing birds and warmer weather all point to new beginnings, but it’s also a time to do a little evaluation of the yea...
Volunteering is inherent in the fabric of America. From Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia fire brigade to the early settlers who helped one another build houses and barns, people have relied on one ano...
Last week, we covered what you should do to prepare for hurricane season. This week, we are providing tips on what to do during and after a storm. Depending on your location, you could be told to evac...