Category Archives: Senior Living

California DMV has extended noncommercial driver licenses expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The terms of the extension depend on a driver’s age. License holders 69 and younger (beginning March 1, 2020) Most drivers now qualify for online renewal. License holders over the age of 70 (March-December 2020 expirations)Extension valid for one year from the original […]

Retirement is something many people look forward to, but it can be a difficult change no matter how exciting it is. In particular, having to adjust to all the new free time and the lack of daily structure can be a challenge. That’s why so many retirees pick up new hobbies, and volunteering is one […]

There are so many different ways to establish and maintain a senior living community. The needs and preferences of a retired adult vary immensely according to the things that make up each individual; personal values, lifestyle, background, health, personality type, and intangibles. If you search far enough, you’ll find a senior living community that could […]

The retirement space in the United States is becoming ever more dynamic and diverse as a result of our large senior population, and a more diverse senior population that ever before. What this means is there are millions of Americans from different backgrounds, professions, and regions retiring each year.

Since its inception in the 18th century, retirement has always been a straightforward event, and it’s one that nearly everyone looks forward to. But in recent years, retirement as we know it has changed, and it’s no longer uncommon for older adults to remain in the workforce.

Retirement is a period where older adults take the time to travel and explore. We love hearing about our resident’s travels and seeing them take time to vacation with family and loved ones. In 2019 there are nearly limitless options for traveling, from preplanned group vacations, to very casual and low key getaways. Whether the […]

Everyone knows the importance of regular exercise, but the type of exercise you do matters as well. Strength training is an essential part of any workout routine, and this is especially true for older adults; after age 50, you lose 1-2% of muscle strength every year, increasing to 3% after age 60. In addition to […]

Sixty-percent of households in the United States own a dog. Our culture loves dogs because they provide companionship, fun, protection, comfort, loyalty, and are beautiful. Raising a dog and caring for it is a rewarding experience, and dog owners can become very attached to their dog, eventually seeing it as part of their family and […]

Assisted living and senior care has made tremendous advancements over the last 15 years. There have been amazing improvements to lifestyle, culinary services, personal residences, activities, and other things that contribute to a rewarding retirement experience. Every senior deserves a comfortable, healthy, safe, enjoyable retirement experience following a lifetime spent working, raising families, and in […]

Exercise: whether you love it or hate it, it’s undeniable that staying active is the key to good health. But if you aren’t already a regular gym goer, it’s easy to get intimidated by the prospect of exercising after age 60. If this sounds like you, fear not; there are plenty of options for exercises […]