Lucy Murphy knows more than a little bit when it comes to senior living. After all, she used to be a consultant to nursing homes back in...

By June Duncan, Rise Up for Caregivers Financial planning is one of the keys to a fulfilling retirement. But your retirement plans should...

One of the things we’ve seen firsthand is that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down and giving up. Far from it. In fact, if you ask...

If you’re lucky enough to have a grandparent or older adult in your life, you already know that they can be pretty great people. And...

These days, senior citizens are more active than ever…and it’s high time we celebrate, embrace and take advantage of that (no matter what...

You did it! You found a senior living community you love. You’re getting ready for this next, amazing stage of your life. But now comes...

We all lose our car keys from time to time, and it’s not uncommon to find the television remote under the coffee table after searching...

In the wake of hotdogs, fireworks and family time over the 4th of July, we started thinking about “independence” and what it...

Sometimes when Dad is in senior living, it’s not always easy to think of gifts that will actually be meaningful. What can you, as a...

Being positive makes you a healthier person overall. The end! Okay, we can go into a little more depth than that. But really, if you take...

What’s more uplifting to the soul than a bright bouquet of beautiful flowers? Throughout the centuries, flowers have been the herald of...

There’s something about the great outdoors—whether it’s as small as a patch of wildflowers in a nearby park or the view from atop a...

“Mom and Dad, I think it’s time for you to stop driving.” Did the bottom of your stomach drop out just reading that phrase? No one wants...

Quick! Think of your first, best friend. More than likely, that person was around your same age…perhaps you met them in school? When...

– Thomas Jefferson Some people have all the luck. You know who we mean. Those folks who sail through life with opportunities dropping...

It’s a new year, and a new start, but with the gloomy winter days and the lack of sunlight, this time of year can be exhausting...

It’s good to eat healthy, but sometimes it can be just plain boring. And unsatisfying. Even if you absolutely love the way healthy eating...

As Marketing Coordinator for one of the top-rated retirement communities in the area, I meet a lot of people. I hear a lot of things. I...

What, exactly, is senior living? It’s a broad term that refers to a wide variety of housing and services, including independent living,...

When you’re researching senior living communities, there’s plenty of information available about the process of finding a new home for...