Ageless Dedication: Senior Star residents reflect on BIX memories

Ageless Dedication: Senior Star residents reflect on BIX memories

An experience like this can last a lifetime time and three Senior Star residents who still have a connection to Bix and a healthy lifestyle shared their story with us.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – One of the great parts of the Bix 7 race is seeing all the different ages of runners who take on Brady Street Hill. An experience like this can last a lifetime time and three Senior Star residents who still have a connection to Bix and a healthy lifestyle shared their… Read more »

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The Best Age to Move Into Independent Living

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 »

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The Importance of Self-Care for Seniors

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 »

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Overcoming Caregiver Burnout

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 »

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Lifelong Learning: Why It Matters & How to Make It Work for You

There are lots of misconceptions about aging but the myth that older people struggle to learn new things is a belief that can really hold people back.  The science is clear: senior adults CAN learn new things. One study found that when senior adults learn new skills it expands their cognitive abilities in the same... <a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://www.seniorstar.com/blog/lifelong-learning-why-it-matters-how-to-make-it-work-for-you" title="Read Lifelong Learning: Why It Matters & How to Make It Work for You">Read more »</a>

There are lots of misconceptions about aging but the myth that older people struggle to learn new things is a belief that can really hold people back.  The science is clear: senior adults CAN learn new things. One study found that when senior adults learn new skills it expands their cognitive abilities in the same… Read more »

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Overcoming Senior Living Fears

Transitioning to a senior living community can be intimidating, but it can also be exciting and relieving.

Moving is a big decision and can bring up a lot of emotions. You or your loved one may feel excited and energized by the idea of a fresh start. However, it’s also natural to feel some anxiety and stress.  Not knowing what to expect or not knowing any people in the community can cause… Read more »

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Get More Out of Life With Senior Star Dining

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 »

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Five Incredible Trips to Take in 2024

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 »

Settling in

Settling Into Your New Senior Living Home

Welcome to your new senior living home! Here are some tricks to settling in comfortably right from the start.

Congratulations! You’ve made a big move that will open up a world of freedom and fun, as well as offer peace of mind about the future. Welcome to your new home. Whether you are the one who made the move, or you have helped a loved one find the perfect retirement address, there are some… Read more »

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Tips for Downsizing to Senior Living

Ready to be free of things that might be weighing you down? Here are some tips for downsizing to senior living—so you can live a more carefree lifestyle.

When you were a child, you might have read the fairy tale about the lady who lived in the shoe and had so many children she didn’t know what to do. Downsizing can feel like that—so many decisions, so many piles of stuff, so many moments when you wish you could close your eyes and… Read more »