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Making the move to a senior living community can be one of the most positive and fulfilling experiences in a person’s life, allowing them to make the most of their retirement years in an ideal setting. Unfortunately, the public perception of the senior living industry can be clouded by stereotypes, outdated information and common misconceptions.

If you have recently decided that a transition to a senior living community is in your best interest or that of a loved one—great job! You have taken the first and most important step on the journey to a wonderful and fulfilling new chapter. If you start to feel overwhelmed by the variety of options from which to choose when it comes to finding the ideal situation, you are not alone.

Finding the right senior living option for your loved one can be an exciting and gratifying experience, but the transition is not without its challenges—specifically downsizing.

Retirement is a wonderful and exciting chapter in someone’s life, affording them the time to pursue hobbies, spend extra time with family and enjoy the world around them at their own pace.

The transition to a senior living community is a monumental lifestyle shift that can feel daunting. What many may not realize, however, is that when their aging parent or loved one makes the move to the right community, it can be a time of liberation and personal enrichment rather than one of limitations and stagnation.

One of the age-old foundations of human experience is the concept of older generations passing down knowledge, stories and wisdom to those that follow. It’s a beautiful and meaningful function of our society that is woven into its very fabric.

Keeping our mind active is as vital as maintaining physical strength and fitness. Just as workouts help build and retain lean muscle to our body in later years, performing targeted, regular brain exercises can also increase the cognitive reserve of our brain.

November is National Alzheimer’s Month which is a great time to have your memory checked. As a memory care community, we would like to encourage you to have a memory screening. With the goal of early detection and prevention, memory screenings present a valuable opportunity to learn more about healthy lifestyle choices.

According to the CDC, 33% of adults age 65 or older will experience a fall this year. For older adults, falls can cause very serious injuries like head trauma, internal bleeding, or hip fractures. These slips or tumbles are the leading cause for fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults.