When life continually adjusts, having a financial plan will help you prepare for any changing circumstances. A financial plan shouldn’t be disregarded for years. You’ll want to review and revise it periodically as life changes, says Matt. St. Clair, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. There are many points to consider in preparing for retirement, and you’ll need … Read More
Study Reveals Benefits of Quality Time with Grandkids
National Grandparents’ Day may be over, but according to a recent article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, there are major benefits to spending quality time with grandkids all year long. In fact, one study found grandparents who help watch little ones or provide support to others may actually live longer than other seniors. Ronan Factora, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic did … Read More
Renting in Retirement
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
Benefits of Seniors Learning a Language
Life is full of learning and it’s great for the brain. One way seniors can keep their minds sharp, while experiencing many other positive benefits, is by learning a language. An article from Seniors Lifestyle Magazine, Seniors Can Benefit by Learning a New Language, details the benefits of seniors learning a language. According to a study from San Rafffaele University, … Read More
Understanding the Cost of Senior Living
It’s hard to determine the cost of senior living due to the unknowns life brings. None of us can predict how long we’ll live or our physical needs for tomorrow. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) provide a range of housing options. These include independent living, assisted living, nursing and memory care to fit residents’ changing needs. Varying fees The cost … Read More
Tips to Ending Dementia’s Stigma
Once an older loved one starts losing their memory, it can take an emotional toll on their family. Family members may find themselves confronted not only with the difficulty of losing integral memories, but also with important tasks – such as a will, power of attorney and more – that must be addressed. As family members wonder what’s next, they … Read More
Creative Writing Corner – featuring Joan Sattler
Each week, many of our residents meet for Creative Writing Group with Lisa McKenzie. The class offers a creative outlet and the opportunity to flex their writing muscles and this month, we’d like to highlight a poem by Joan Sattler. Feeling Fine Feeling fine, feeling great, ready and Able to communicate. Feeling glad, feeling free, Free to be me. Feeling … Read More
Memories in the Making® art program at The Kenwood
The Kenwood by Senior Star offers a multitude of senior living programs, but we’re exceptionally proud to be one of the few greater Cincinnati senior care communities to provide the Memories in the Making® program (MIM) through the Alzheimer’s Association. Art is a powerful activity for the mind and its purpose is to evoke emotion. For the viewer, emotion is … Read More
Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour: What You Need to Know
Imagine a slow, steady prickly sensation at the bottoms of your feet. You lift your head to observe your surroundings, only your vision is dark and blurry around the edges. You feel as though you’re looking through small slits, and … <!– 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 –>