Blog
Making the transition to senior living is one of the biggest decisions in the life of a senior. Accurate and reliable information makes the decision so much easier. Senior Star’s blog is a series of articles intended to provide you and your loved ones with the information you need to make an informed decision that is right for you.
Senior Star Blog
Jul / 2024
Feel right at home with Senior Star – Living Local
Jul / 2024
Ageless Dedication: Senior Star residents reflect on BIX memories
Jul / 2024
Harrison on 5th – Resident & Family Perspective – A Year in Review
Jul / 2024
Improve physical and cognitive well-being for seniors with innovative fitness program – Senso Think & Move
Jul / 2024
How to Work With Siblings to Care for an Aging Parent
Jul / 2024
Garlic: More than just flavor, a powerful addition to your diet!
Jul / 2024
Exploring Canada: A Country Rich in Diversity
Jul / 2024
Live Better Longer with Senso Think & Move®️ at Senior Star!
Jun / 2024
Harrison on 5th offers a holistic approach to senior wellness
Jun / 2024
Senior Star Adventures, at Wexford Place, means Grecian style Olympic Games!
Jun / 2024
Five Questions to Ask When Visiting A Memory Care Community
Jun / 2024
Add a Little Spice: How to Embrace the Power of Oregano
Jun / 2024
Discover Greece: A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Beauty
Jun / 2024
Introducing Think & Move®: Elevating Wellness at Senior Star Communities
Jun / 2024
The Importance of Regular Hearing Checks: A Key to Independence and Quality of Life
May / 2024
Five Reasons Introverts Can Thrive in a Senior Living Community
May / 2024
How Senior Star Associates Make a Difference in the Lives of Residents
May / 2024
The Amazing Avocado
May / 2024
¡Hola México! Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Latin America
Apr / 2024
3 Years in a Row! Senior Star Communities Earn Top Marks in U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living
Apr / 2024
Senior Star Featured on What Matters with Mindy and Mikaela on iHeartRadio
Apr / 2024
Why Falling Doesn’t Have to Be a Natural Part of Aging
Apr / 2024
Rock Steady Boxing: Empowering Senior Adults to Fight Back Against Parkinson’s
Apr / 2024
Matcha Might be Your Cup of Tea
Apr / 2024
Konnichiwa, Japan! Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun
Mar / 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Senior Star at Elmore Place Resident Transformative in change in Iowa Women’s Sports
Mar / 2024
Senior Star’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar / 2024
Love Knows No Age: A Heartwarming Tale from Burgundy Place
Mar / 2024
Seven Reasons Why In-home Care Can Be Difficult as You Age in 2024
Mar / 2024
Unlocking Memories: The Healing Power of Music for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Mar / 2024
Discover the Emerald Isle’s Hidden Gem: Beets!
Feb / 2024
Stay Active, Stay Strong: 6 Easy Exercises for Seniors
Feb / 2024
What Is Independent Living?
Feb / 2024
Go Bananas for Senior Star Adventures!
Feb / 2024
What Age Is a Senior? Embracing Life’s Chapters & Milestones
Jan / 2024
The Best Age to Move Into Independent Living
Jan / 2024
Unlocking Nature’s Treasure: Exploring the Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Jan / 2024
Senior Star Adventures – Around the World in 2024
Jan / 2024
Aging With Attitude
Dec / 2023
Celebrating the holidays at Harrison on 5th
Dec / 2023
Six Tips to Stay Mentally Sharp At Any Age
Dec / 2023
New Year, New You: Six Simple New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
Dec / 2023
Senior-Centered Fitness
Dec / 2023
Six Health Benefits Found in Mint
Nov / 2023
Harrison on 5th – Cooking up Traditions with Daytime Columbus
Nov / 2023
Veteran Nick Slater continues to thrive and inspire despite dementia
Nov / 2023
The Kenwood by Senior Star holds special Veterans Day celebration
Nov / 2023
Celebrating Thanksgiving traditions at Harrison on 5th: Executive Director and Residents share their favorite holiday recipes
Nov / 2023
How to Beat Seasonal Depression
Nov / 2023
Preparing to Visit A Senior Living Community
Nov / 2023
Gifts That Give Back
Nov / 2023
Nuts About Nuts: How A Simple Snack Could Improve Your Health
Oct / 2023
Why settle for anything less than excellence in senior living?
Oct / 2023
Fall in Love with Harrison on 5th – Good Day Marketplace
Oct / 2023
The Importance of Self-Care for Seniors
Oct / 2023
The Spookiest Superfood: Five Health Benefits Pumpkins Have to Offer
Oct / 2023
Signs Your Aging Family Member May Need Help
Oct / 2023
Power of Attorney Simplified
Sep / 2023
Good Day Marketplace hosts Harrison on 5th by Senior Star & Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village
Sep / 2023
When you love what you do, it’s not work, it’s a home away from home
Sep / 2023
Living Local – Quality Culture – Senior Star
Sep / 2023
National accolades for a company dedicated to Senior Living
Sep / 2023
Good Day KC welcomes Wexford Place for in-depth into the Fortune announcement
Sep / 2023
Cincy Lifestyle with The Kenwood by Senior Star – Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services 2023
Sep / 2023
World Alzheimer’s Month – Innovative Programing at Senior Star
Sep / 2023
Step into the shoes of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease
Sep / 2023
Resident family members shares first hand experience ~ Senior Star at Elmore Place
Sep / 2023
Senior Star named FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2023 ~ Leading with Love!
Sep / 2023
Fall In Love With Fitness
Sep / 2023
The FAQs of Memory Care
Sep / 2023
The A-Peeling Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Sep / 2023
Overcoming Caregiver Burnout
Aug / 2023
Taking the fight against Parkinson’s to a whole new level at Senior Star communities in Columbus Ohio!
Aug / 2023
Certified Rock Steady Boxing in Columbus, OH – Senior residents fighting back against Parkinson’s disease
Aug / 2023
Work, Live, Love – one Senior Star associate does all three at Harrison on 5th
Aug / 2023
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star: Where Community and Comfort Converge
Aug / 2023
Tech-Savvy Seniors: How to Make Technology Work For You
Aug / 2023
Maintain Healthy Joints At Any Age
Aug / 2023
Saying Goodbye to Social Isolation
Aug / 2023
An A-Maize-ing Superfood to Try This Summer
Aug / 2023
Local nurse gains inspiration from grandparents to help elderly at retirement home – Elmore Place
Jul / 2023
Revving Up Memories! Senior living community in Kansas City uses classic cars to help residents dealing with memory loss
Jul / 2023
93-year-old uses engineering experience to create his own violins @ The Kenwood
Jul / 2023
Harrison On 5th ~ Meeting the Needs of Aging Seniors
Jul / 2023
Senior Star: A Great Place to Live & A Great Place To Work
Jul / 2023
The Importance of Intergenerational Relationships
Jul / 2023
Summer Safety for Seniors
Jul / 2023
Here Today, Gone Tomato: Why You Should Take Advantage of Tomato Season
Jun / 2023
Kansas City ‘Longest Day’ painting raises money for Alzheimer’s research
Jun / 2023
Pandemic helps Kansas City father, son return to hobby 50 years later
Jun / 2023
Professional chefs can whet residents’ appetites at elder care communities
Jun / 2023
Harrison on 5th Welcomes Niniana Oehler: A New Era of Senior Living Excellence
Jun / 2023
Build Relationships Across Generations
Jun / 2023
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: The Key Differences in Your Senior Living Options
Jun / 2023
The Benefits of Blueberries
Jun / 2023
Lifelong Learning: Why It Matters & How to Make It Work for You
May / 2023
10 Outdoor Activities To Enjoy This Spring
May / 2023
Frequently Asked Questions: Independent Living
May / 2023
Senior Star – Great Place to Work Certified 6th Consecutive Year!
May / 2023
Berry Special: How Strawberries Can Benefit Your Health
May / 2023
U.S. News and World Report Nationwide Survey Highlights Five Senior Star Communities as Top-Rated Senior Living Community
May / 2023
How to “Rightsize” Your Life
May / 2023
As Alzheimer’s burden grows, ability to care for seniors in Iowa and Illinois faces critical challenges
Apr / 2023
Six Microwaveable Snacks You Can Make in Minutes
Apr / 2023
Overcoming Senior Living Fears
Apr / 2023
Important Questions to Ask on Your Senior Living Tour
Apr / 2023
You Won’t “Be Leaf” All of the Benefits Found in Basil
Mar / 2023
A new way of senior living – Harrison on 5th by Senior Star on Daytime Columbus – Now Open
Mar / 2023
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star is Rooted in Heritage and Built on Heart – Now Open in Columbus, OH
Mar / 2023
Breaking Down Common Misconceptions of Aging with Senior Star
Mar / 2023
How Senior Star Communities Support Families and Loved Ones
Mar / 2023
Tips for Developing a Daily Routine for a Person Living With Dementia
Mar / 2023
There’s More to Carrots Than Meets the Eye
Feb / 2023
How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Heart Health
Feb / 2023
Get More Out of Life With Senior Star Dining
Feb / 2023
New Harrison on 5th community offers State-of-the-Art Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living options
Feb / 2023
Ohio Valentine’s Day sweethearts share a love story going on 65 years
Feb / 2023
How We “Do For One Another with Love”
Feb / 2023
The Hidden Health Benefits of Chocolate
Jan / 2023
Seven Reasons to Take a Tour of Any Prospective Retirement Communities
Jan / 2023
Seven Foods That Can Help Fight Inflammation and Ease Arthritis Pain
Jan / 2023
Making Friends as a Senior Adult
Jan / 2023
Planning Ahead: When to Start Looking into a Senior Living Community
Dec / 2022
Five Incredible Trips to Take in 2024
Dec / 2022
High tech help: Dublin Retirement Village robot helping to ease the workload
Dec / 2022
How to Have Great Conversations At Any Social Gathering This Season
Dec / 2022
Five Steps to Walk Away from Loneliness
Dec / 2022
Retirement village calendar benefits Alzheimer’s research
Dec / 2022
Robots deliver connection to Kansas City seniors
Dec / 2022
Yoga – Benefits Beyond the Mat
Nov / 2022
Robots join wait staff at Kansas City senior living community; Wexford Place
Nov / 2022
Five Great Photo Gifts
Nov / 2022
Bring Your Family Together With A Game Night
Nov / 2022
WWII veteran with bittersweet survival story calls Dublin Retirement community – Home
Nov / 2022
A Parent’s Guide to Visiting a Loved One With Dementia
Nov / 2022
Good Day Market Place shares Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village Nationally Ranked
Nov / 2022
Five Ways Your Fall Traditions Can Grow With Senior Living
Oct / 2022
Online Banking 101
Oct / 2022
Senior Star TULSA communities ranked 5th in Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces for Aging Services
Oct / 2022
Kansas City – Senior Star Senior Living communities Rank Top 5 in Fortune Magazine
Oct / 2022
Unique exercise program in Dublin helps seniors fight Parkinson’s
Oct / 2022
How a New HQ and Slimmer Portfolio Are Helping Build ‘Senior Star 3.0’
Oct / 2022
Help Wanted: Could Seniors Assist with Staffing Shortages?
Oct / 2022
10 Classic Movies to Share with the Next Generation
Oct / 2022
How Living in a Community May Boost Your Health
Sep / 2022
Seniors knock out Parkinson’s symptoms with boxing at Senior Star Elmore Place
Sep / 2022
Everyday Lifestyle Tips to Support Healthy Aging
Sep / 2022
Kansas City Parkinson’s residents at Wexford Place are working to deliver KO punch to disease
Sep / 2022
Bucket Lists 101: How to Make and Do Yours
Sep / 2022
Elmore Place on local Paula Sands Live show – Senior living never looked (or felt!) so good!
Sep / 2022
Everyday Fitness Tips to Support Healthy Aging
Sep / 2022
Fortune and Great Place to Work® Rank Senior Star in Top 5 Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2022
Aug / 2022
8 Retirement Hobbies That Can Help You Live Longer
Aug / 2022
Everyday Nutrition Tips to Support Successful Aging
Aug / 2022
Graduating officers learn more about how to help those with dementia: Senior Star @ Wexford Place
Aug / 2022
An Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis: Tips for Families
Aug / 2022
Successful Aging with Blue Zones Lifestyle Traits: Part Two
Aug / 2022
Senior Star Is Walking to End Alzheimer’s Disease This Fall
Jul / 2022
Successful Aging with Blue Zone Lifestyle Traits: Part One
Jul / 2022
Planning Ahead for a Positive Visit with Someone with Dementia
Jul / 2022
Ohio State students work with memory support residents to create art
Jul / 2022
Senior Star’s Inner Strength Signature Programs
Jul / 2022
The Blues Zones and Successful Aging
Jun / 2022
Senior Star’s Movement & Exercise Programs
Jun / 2022
Daytime Columbus
Jun / 2022
Settling Into Your New Senior Living Home
Jun / 2022
Legacy of retired dermatologist/dad continues, still ‘moonlights’ as trumpet player at 97 – The Kenwood by Senior Star resident
Jun / 2022
8 Surefire Ways to Make Friends in Senior Living
Jun / 2022
Senior Star Supports the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease on The Longest Day
May / 2022
Planning for a Successful Move to Senior Living
May / 2022
10 Tips for Decorating Your Senior Living Retirement Home
May / 2022
Dublin Retirement Village hosts retirement ‘PAWty’ for beloved therapy dog
May / 2022
7 Benefits of Downsizing to Senior Living
May / 2022
U.S. News & World Report Names Senior Star Communities 2022-23 Best of Senior Living recipients!
May / 2022
Tips for Downsizing Your Home for a Move to Senior Living
May / 2022
Magic tables provide stimulation for memory care residents
May / 2022
Senior Star Certified as a Great Place to Work® for 5th consecutive year!
May / 2022
Aging Well in Senior Living
Apr / 2022
FTD x Senior Star x ALZ: United in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Apr / 2022
Why Socialization Is So Important for Older Adults
Apr / 2022
How to Find and Research Senior Living Communities Near Me
Apr / 2022
90 Year Old Kansas Resident Creates 260 LEGO Models
Apr / 2022
Signature Programs for Senior Star’s Independent Living Residents
Apr / 2022
Tips for Downsizing to Senior Living
Mar / 2022
Dining Is an Experience Every Day at Senior Star
Mar / 2022
What Care Is Provided in Senior Living Communities
Mar / 2022
Lunch With Art Fusaro on his 101st Birthday
Mar / 2022
7 Benefits of Downsizing to an Independent Living Community
Mar / 2022
Tulsa United Way Letter of Appreciation
Mar / 2022
Tips for a Successful Conversation About Senior Living With Your Family
Mar / 2022
Employee Appreciation – 2022
Feb / 2022
8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering Independent Living
Feb / 2022
Understanding the Cost of Moving to a Retirement Community
Feb / 2022
What Questions to Ask When You Tour a Retirement Community
Feb / 2022
Valentine’s Day: Dublin couple say laughter is key to their 77-year marriage
Feb / 2022
QC married couple of 53 years celebrates Night to Shine at Senior Star @ Elmore Place
Feb / 2022
Resident supports The Kenwood’s efforts of the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Feb / 2022
Iconic movie calendar starring Dublin Retirement Village residents
Feb / 2022
How to Prepare for Researching Senior Living Online
Feb / 2022
6 Reasons Why Safety Is So Important in a Senior Living Community
Jan / 2022
Priceless Benefits: What’s Included in the Cost of Senior Living
Jan / 2022
What Are You Looking for in a Senior Living Community?
Jan / 2022
How to Pay for Assisted Living with Life Insurance Conversion
Jan / 2022
Senior Living never looked (or felt) so good!
Jan / 2022
Introverts and Senior Living: A Guide to a Happy Life
Dec / 2021
Talking to Parents About Assisted Living
Dec / 2021
The Perks of Senior Living Community Life in The Winter Months
Dec / 2021
Paying for Memory Care With a Reverse Mortgage
Dec / 2021
Using Veterans Benefits to Pay for Senior Living
Nov / 2021
Elmore Place – Holiday Traditions continue thanks to COVID vaccinations & safety protocols
Nov / 2021
3 Steps to Prepare a Budget for Senior Care
Nov / 2021
When Your Spouse Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Nov / 2021
10 Warning Signs to Look For During Holiday Visits With Older Loved Ones
Nov / 2021
8 Benefits of a Winter Move to an Independent Living Community
Oct / 2021
Paying For Senior Living: 7 Options
Oct / 2021
A Day in a Life: What To Expect in Assisted Living
Oct / 2021
Sons finish mother’s final piece of artwork for Alzheimer’s – The Kenwood by Senior Star
Oct / 2021
5 Big Benefits of Memory Care
Oct / 2021
Inside the Wellness-Driven Memory Care Models of Senior Star
Oct / 2021
Dublin Retirement Village 91-year-old dance teacher and resident featured on Feel Good Friday segment.
Oct / 2021
Comparing Costs of Staying at Home Versus Senior Living
Sep / 2021
Memory Care or Home Care? Which Is Right for Your Loved One’s Situation?
Sep / 2021
Sep / 2021
8 Benefits of Independent Living Community Life for Seniors
Sep / 2021
Enjoying The Benefits of Carefree Assisted Living
Sep / 2021
Tapping Into Unforgotten Skills With Memory Care Activities
Sep / 2021
Local memory care resident greatly helped by exercise
Aug / 2021
Senior Star Thomas Brothers Inducted into ASHA Hall of Fame
Aug / 2021
Why Socializing Is So Good for Older Adults
Aug / 2021
How Music Therapy in Memory Support Boosts The Brain
Aug / 2021
5 Ways to Ease Moving Your Spouse into Assisted Living
Aug / 2021
Lifelong Learning: Back to School for Independent Living
Jul / 2021
Memory Support Routines Enhance Residents’ Lives
Jul / 2021
The Benefit of Aging in Place at an Assisted Living Community
Jul / 2021
Finding Senior Living That Fits What Matters to You
Jul / 2021
Listen to the Experts: Questions for Current Independent Living Residents
Jun / 2021
Options for Paying for Senior Living
Jun / 2021
Fears vs. Facts About Senior Living
Jun / 2021
Maybe It’s Time: When to Consider Assisted Living
Jun / 2021
Comparing Senior Living Communities
May / 2021
Cost of Memory Care and What Is Included
May / 2021
Talking to Parents About Senior Living? How to Prepare
May / 2021
Moving Day Tips for Seniors
May / 2021
Light is Right: The Benefits of Downsizing for Seniors
Apr / 2021
Moving to Independent Living? Questions to Ask When You Visit
Apr / 2021
How Memory Support Can Improve Quality of Life for Your Loved One
Apr / 2021
How Independent Living Promotes Healthy Aging
Apr / 2021
Benefits of Moving to Assisted Living
Mar / 2021
How Memory Care Can Benefit the Whole Family
Mar / 2021
Want More Free Time? Check Out Assisted Living
Mar / 2021
Senior Social Skills: How a Sense of Community Benefits Seniors
Mar / 2021
Planning for senior living: sooner rather than later
Feb / 2020
Programming for a Healthy Body & Mind – Senior Living Executive Magazine
Feb / 2020
Virtual Bike Ride Helping Seniors with Memory Loss
Feb / 2020
Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Do?
Jan / 2020
Best of the Best: Features of an Enriching Community
Aug / 2019
Ranked in the Top 10 for the second year in a row! FORTUNE Magazine Best Workplaces for Aging Services
May / 2019
Adventure Awaits: Trips for Grandparents and Grandchildren
May / 2019
Preventing Medication-Related Falls
Apr / 2019
Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s: Learn How to Punch Back!
Apr / 2019
The Incredible Benefits of Canine Therapy
Apr / 2019
Important Questions to Ask When Touring a Senior Living Community
Apr / 2019
How to Talk to Your Parent or Loved One About Assisted Living
Mar / 2019
Partnership With Senior Star at Weber Place Raises Up Difference Makers in Healthcare
Mar / 2019
Home Safety Tips to Keep Your Loved One Safer
Mar / 2019
After Years of Writing, Woman Publishes 1st Novel at 95
Mar / 2019
Local seniors Can Bike Down Memory Lane Thanks to BikeAround Technology
Feb / 2019
High Schoolers Help Senior Center Celebrate Prom
Feb / 2019
3 Big Advantages of Independent Living Communities
Feb / 2019
3 Signs Your Loved One is Ready for Assisted Living
Feb / 2019
Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Do?
Feb / 2019
Understanding the Difference Between Senior Lifestyle Options
Feb / 2019
Virtual Bike Ride Helping Seniors with Memory Loss
Jan / 2019
Programming for a Healthy Body & Mind – Senior Living Executive Magazine
Jan / 2019
Senior Star Donates “Coping Boxes” to Local Alzheimer’s Association
Dec / 2018
Burgundy Place
Dec / 2018
Dublin Retirement Village
Nov / 2018
Dublin Retirement Village
Nov / 2018
Elmore Place
Nov / 2018
Korean War Veterans Share Stories, Thoughts, Hopes for Future
Nov / 2018
Two Retired Men Find Friendship Making Dollhouses at Weber Place
Oct / 2018
Achieving Excellence Through Quality Service
Sep / 2018
Senior Star Makes Fortune’s Best Workplace for Aging Services List
Sep / 2018
CEO Anja Rogers Shares Stories Two Stories that Capture Senior Star Culture
Sep / 2018
Senior Star Named Among Best Workplaces for Aging Services
Aug / 2018
Senior Star CEO, Anja Rogers, Highlighted by Senior Housing News
Aug / 2018
Dublin Retirement Village Resident Finds Solace in Art
Aug / 2018
Taking a BikeAround Memory Lane
Aug / 2018
Senior Star Has Become the First Senior Living Community in the Country to Purchase and Install BikeAround
Jul / 2018
Woodland Terrace Unveils Newest Signature Program – KTUL News Channel 8
Jul / 2018
Romeoville Senior Living Community Offers Two New Programs
Jun / 2018
Support is a way to keep workers who are family caregivers
Jun / 2018
Residents at Local Senior Living Community Can Travel the World Without Leaving the Building
May / 2018
Families Face Delicate Balance As They Care For Aging Parents – Toledo Blade
Apr / 2018
My Ability: And She Danced – KWQC TV 6 News
Apr / 2018
Seniors Pedal Down Memory Lane During Virtual Bike Rides – USNews & World Report
Apr / 2018
Virtual Bike Ride Takes Seniors On a Trip Down Memory Lane – KHSB 41
Jan / 2018
Senior Star Employees Take Flight – KOTV News On 6
Jan / 2018
Laughter Yoga in the Morning
Dec / 2017
Las Colinas Village Gives Back
Dec / 2017
Visiting Aging Relatives for the Holidays – KTUL News Channel 8
Nov / 2017
Why It’s a Good Idea to Give Aging Loved Ones Extra Attention This Holiday
Nov / 2017
Ceremony Recognizes Service of Dublin Veterans
Sep / 2017
Wexford Place Partners with Kansas State University to Introduce LEAP Program
Aug / 2017
Senior Star Owners Focus on Funding to Find a Cure
Aug / 2017
Weekly Activity Introduces Seniors to New Flavors, Food Trends
May / 2017
86 Year Old “Tech Wizard” Teaches Modern Technology
Jan / 2017
Winter Blues: ‘Hibernating’ Seniors at High Risk
Sep / 2016
Simulation Provides a Glimpse of Dementia Effects
Apr / 2016