Springtime is the perfect time to start cleaning and organizing your living space. For older adults, decluttering the home not only creates a more organized living environment, but also promotes safety and well-being. Tackling a cluttered house or apartment alone when you are a senior, however, can be overwhelming. Whether you’re downsizing, preparing to move into a senior living community, or just refreshing your house, here are some practical ways for seniors to declutter their homes.
5 Effective Tips to Declutter Your Home for Seniors
Topics: Senior Living Decisions
Traveling Tips for Seniors
Traveling is a wonderful way to explore different places, meet new people, and create lasting memories. For seniors, travel can be especially rewarding, offering opportunities to see the world in new ways and enjoy retirement. However, it also requires some extra planning and consideration. Here are some essential tips to help seniors have a safe, enjoyable, and stress-free travel experience.
Topics: Senior Living Decisions, Social Wellness
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Aging in place offers many benefits for seniors who want to remain independent for as long as possible. However, living alone also comes with potential safety concerns, including an increased risk of injuries and loneliness. If you have an aging loved one who lives on their own, it’s important that you check in regularly and take steps to help them create a safe living environment where they can thrive. Here are some simple things that you can do to make your loved one’s home safer so that they continue to comfortably age in place.
Topics: Safety, Senior Living Decisions
How to Make the Transition into Assisted Living Smoother
Has your older parent or loved one reached a point that they can no longer take care of themselves or live independently? An assisted living community might be a good option as you explore new avenues to support their ever-changing needs, both now and in the future.
Topics: Senior Living Decisions
When is the Right Time to Move into Assisted Living?
Thinking about moving yourself or a loved one into assisted living? This decision can be difficult and emotional, not only for seniors, but also for close friends and family members. Today’s assisted living communities are great options for seniors who need a little extra support with daily tasks in a safe, caring environment.
Topics: Senior Living Decisions, Senior Health
Downsizing Tips for Seniors
Today, many seniors are recognizing the advantages of downsizing. After a lifetime of work, raising children and a number of other responsibilities, choosing a smaller dwelling space in retirement can reduce housing costs, eliminate many maintenance tasks and free up time to enjoy your passions and pursue new hobbies.
Topics: Senior Living Decisions
A New Kind of Tour: Touring a Senior Living Community Virtually
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a senior living community for yourself or a family member. A big part of knowing that a community meets your needs and preferences is by taking a tour of the community and getting a feel for the environment, but in-person visits are not always an option.
Topics: Senior Living Decisions, Our Communities
Honoring our Heroes: A Veteran’s Guide to Finding Senior Care
Veterans Day is a special holiday for everyone here at Senior Solutions Management Group. Our communities always enjoy honoring our heroes and their sacrifices for our country, and Veterans Day is an opportunity to make them feel even more loved and appreciated.
Topics: Veterans, Senior Living Decisions
What If Mom and Dad Have Different Senior Care Needs?
You tend to think of your parents as a “package deal,” but despite this idea, your mom and dad are individuals with their own set of health needs. As your parents grow older, their needs are going to change and, over time, may differ. When it comes time to consider senior care options, what do you do if mom and dad have different care needs?
Topics: Caregiving, Senior Living Decisions
Retirement Planning: Common Mistakes You Should Avoid
Retirement is a key chapter in the lives of many and can open up opportunities for leisure, travel, and quality experiences. However, before a person retires, there are preparations and certain actions that should be taken. Retirement planning is a crucial component to achieving the retirement lifestyle you desire.