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Are you interested in independent living but not sure when you’ll be ready to make a change? Here are some things to consider.

Are you interested in independent living but not sure when you’ll be ready to make a change? Knowing when the time is right can be challenging, especially if you’re active and enjoying the freedom of retirement. Despite the attractive lifestyle and incredible amenities that senior living communities offer, you and your family might still be… Read more »

Once you reach retirement age, there’s a good chance you have dedicated a lot of your time and energy to caring for someone else over the course of your life. Perhaps you raised several children, nursed a spouse through an illness, helped your aging parents, or supported a loved one during a difficult time.  In... <a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://www.seniorstar.com/blog/the-importance-of-self-care-for-seniors" title="Read The Importance of Self-Care for Seniors">Read more »</a>

Once you reach retirement age, there’s a good chance you have dedicated a lot of your time and energy to caring for someone else over the course of your life. Perhaps you raised several children, nursed a spouse through an illness, helped your aging parents, or supported a loved one during a difficult time.  In… Read more »

Caring for an aging parent is difficult and stressful and can often lead to burnout. Here are some tips for overcoming these difficulties.

Caring for an aging parent, spouse, or family member is an act of love. Even though you care for this person deeply, you may find that you don’t feel quite yourself as time goes on. It’s not uncommon to feel tired, stressed, or even anxious.  If this describes you, you’re not alone. A recent study… Read more »

Independent living offers the ultimate flexibility for senior adults. Dining options mean you can spend more time focusing on what matters to you.

As we all know, it takes a lot of time and energy to prepare meals – grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning – it’s a lot of work! You may have truly enjoyed cooking meals for your family when you had kids at home, but now meal preparation feels more like a chore. Winter weather, frequent… Read more »

COVID put many of our travel plans on hold. Here are five incredible trips that have us excited to travel again.

Retirement is the ideal time to get out and explore – to visit places you’ve always dreamed of seeing in person.  The COVID-19 pandemic put nearly everyone’s travel plans on hold. Now, many Americans are ready to travel once again. According to the U.S. Travel Association, 63 percent of Americans report they need a vacation… Read more »