Many seniors and baby boomers today are renting in retirement versus owning their homes, according to a recent article from USAToday, Should you own a home in retirement? Maybe Not. Usually, the biggest factor that impacts this decision is cost. A house may seem like the ideal place to live out your retirement until bills start piling on, or tasks … Read More
Tips for Digitizing your VHS Tapes
We love to save our memories and doing so is prevalent more than ever in the age of social media and technology. But for some of us, we may have those moments captured on VHS tapes and those unfortunately don’t last forever. Looking to digitize your videos? You’ll find some helpful advice from AARP’s Digitize Your VHS Tapes Before It’s … Read More
Understanding The Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living
You’ve decided that senior living is your next big adventure. After much consideration, you’ve chosen a retirement community, like The Kenwood by Senior Star. As a continuing care retirement community, you’re offered different levels of care, including Independent Living and … <!– Continue reading –>
Make a Smooth Move into Senior Living
You’ve figured out how to downsize before moving into senior living. You’ve finally let go of many of your cherished items, knowing they will find second lives with new owners. Now, you’re faced with your final big hurdle: calming your … <!– Continue reading –>
Individually Inspired – Frank and Connie Smith
It’s no surprise that many of our residents enjoy living an active, social lifestyle within our Kenwood by Senior Star community. This Sweetest Day, we are happy to highlight an Individually Inspired couple – Frank and Connie Smith. While Frank … <!– Continue reading –>
Daunted by Downsizing? These Quick Tips Will Help
As many can attest, moving can be an emotional experience regardless of age. Downsizing to move into senior living can be especially challenging, though, because it can be difficult to leave your home filled with memories and tokens of a … <!– Continue reading –>
Talented Dorsey Brothers Bring Music and Good Cheer to The Kenwood
Music is an incredible tool to spark engagement and recollection for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. While we incorporate music to stimulate brain function in a variety of different ways at The Kenwood by Senior Star, one of the most … <!– Continue reading –>
Karen Travis Recognized as ACHCA Assisted Living Administrator of the Year
Karen Travis, our assistant executive director at The Kenwood by Senior Star, was recently awarded the distinguished Assisted Living Administrator of the Year award at the American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHCA) Ohio chapter’s annual executive leadership summit. The award … <!– Continue reading –>
Initiate “The Talk” with Aging Parents this Holiday Season
This is a guest blog post from Shelley Goering, community relations consultant for The Kenwood by Senior Star. Often, our older loved ones are reluctant to discuss age-related issues and plans for senior care. These are often difficult conversations for … <!– Continue reading –>
When and How to Have “The Talk” About Moving into Senior Living
We all know it – growing older is inevitable. Sadly, there comes a point in time where our wants, needs and abilities change, and though it is a normal way of life, these changes are sometimes difficult to accept. Therefore, … <!– Continue reading –>
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