We’re used to going to a gym to improve our physical health. But did you know you can improve the health of your brain as well, boosting your mental agility, as well as reducing your risk developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia? While genes, nutrition, and heart health all play a role in the […]
What to Look For When Choosing an Assisted Living Community
Whether you are looking for an assisted living option that offers a life of freedom and fulfillment for you, or for a loved one, it’s helpful to be ready with the right questions to ask on a tour. Here are some suggestions on what to look for when choosing assisted living: Cleanliness of community. Everyone appreciates […]
How Senior Living Can Free You to Enjoy Life More
Cue the fireworks! Celebrating our nation’s independence in July is something we all enjoy, whether it’s watching a parade, hearing patriotic music, or savoring a grilled hotdog. It’s also a great time to consider how a Peregrine senior living community can free you to not just live a longer life, but a longer and healthier […]
Choose Assisted Living Designed For The Future
Something very exciting is going on in assisted living, and it’s something every senior will want to know. Senior living communities are reimagining what assisted living can be, and what it will be. Many of these changes are being incorporated right now, while others are still on the drawing board. But even those innovations yet […]
Make It Easy on Yourself: How to Downsize
It’s a word that makes some people flinch, yet it can open the door to a lighter, more organized, and promising future: downsizing. And the best surprise is it doesn’t have to be an exhausting and painful endeavor—it actually can be a liberating experience that can also be fun. Really! Take the easy route and […]
Better Nutrition and Assisted Living
Good nutrition is a vital component for healthy aging. Our bodies change as we get older and so do our nutritional needs. It’s important to understand just how eating right affects us physically and mentally, and how a supportive environment such as assisted living can play a major role in helping older adults get the […]
What Is the Right Age for Assisted Living?
It’s quite possible that nothing has changed as much in recent years as senior living—and that’s great news for the millions of Baby Boomers and other seniors making a decision about their future. They want more out of life than taking care of a home or having too much empty time with few activities or […]
Debunking Assisted Living Myths
When you were young and played the “Telephone” game, it was amusing to see how a message became more and more distorted as it was passed on. Unfortunately, facts can get turned around about almost anything, and when the subject is something as important as a senior living option, you need to be sure you […]
Is Aging at Home Really an Option?
Aging at home. It’s enticing to envision being able to remain nestled in your comfortable, familiar home throughout your entire life—but is it realistic, especially when you consider changes in your health, safety issues, costs and more? Before you decide about aging at home, keep your ultimate goal in mind—to stay as independent as possible, […]
How to Start the Conversation About Moving to Assisted Living
Bringing up the subject of assisted living options for seniors can be the hardest part. Mom or Dad may resist discussing assisted living because they’re afraid of losing their sense of independence. And you might avoid the talk because you’re concerned about how they’ll react. However, starting the conversation before a crisis arises removes anxiety […]