While a slight loss of appetite in older adults is considered a normal part of aging, it also can be a sign of a more serious health condition that can interfere with your loved one getting the nutrients they need in order to live longer and enjoy life more. Here’s how to recognize when lack […]
Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for
Scams have always been around. Ancient Greek merchants would sink their ships to get the insurance. Unscrupulous door-to-door salesmen might promise the world and never return. Today, however, scams—online scams in particular—are now more sophisticated than ever. At Peregrine, we want to help you stay informed so that you and your family can avoid being […]
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
When considering how to fund senior living, you might feel a bit overwhelmed, wondering if you’re going to need to dig up a pot of gold in the backyard to make it all work. While it’s true senior living can be expensive, that doesn’t mean it’s only for the wealthy. Before you pick up that […]
Tips for Having the Senior Living Conversation with Your Older Parents
The senior living conversation—something that many adult children dread even more than their parents because they aren’t sure how to make the experience positive and productive. But it can be both, simply by keeping a few guidelines in mind, and remembering that the ultimate goal is the health, happiness, and safety of your parent or […]
When At-Home Care Is and Isn’t a Good Choice for Seniors
It’s natural for most people to want to remain at home as they age, and sometimes it’s a good choice, at least for a period of time. But there are times when at-home care is not ideal in terms of safety, wellness, and comfort. Here are some factors to consider. When At-Home Care Is a […]
Senior Living Options
A Guide for Understanding Which Level of Care is the Best Fit The process involved with making a decision about transitioning to senior living often feels overwhelming and even a bit scary–it doesn’t need to be. Today’s seniors have an abundance of options. Senior living options today help older adults grow into a new chapter […]
Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities
Nursing homes may provide the intense attention and precise medical components that your loved one needs. In other cases, care options available in today’s senior living communities would be a better choice. Here is an overview to help you understand the differences between these two options. Senior living communities: An emphasis on life enrichment. The […]
Lifestyle and Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Even with all the information out there about senior living communities, it’s easy to be unsure just what care options are available to you and your family. Definitions with lists of features and benefits, are important to know as you are considering your choices. But sometimes just having a mental picture of what to expect […]
Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
Modern senior living communities aren’t what they used to be! Many older adults today are thrilled to discover that today’s senior living communities are highly desirable options offering more freedom, more ways to be active and healthy, and more opportunities for leading a life of purpose and enjoyment. Not What They Used to Be: Seniors […]
Which Retirement Lifestyle is Right For You: Retirement Communities or Independent Living?
If you’re coming up on retirement, this is an exciting time for you. Finally, you can see the pot of gold! Only in this case, the “gold” is the opportunity to choose the retirement lifestyle you want and are ready to fully enjoy. If you’re trying to decide between 55+ retirement communities and independent living, […]