Comparing Independent Living Communities: Questions to Ask Yourself
When you’ve finally made up your mind that it’s time to move into an independent living community, you need to select the right one for your needs. While this might be a straightforward process, it can actually be quite time consuming and an energy suck. So, you need to narrow down your options before you […]
Is It Time to Move Your Parents Into an Assisted Living Community?
Most of us don’t want to think about our parents getting older. But the truth of the matter is that it will happen – even if we’re not mentally ready for it. While we all like to think that Mom and Dad will be able to stay in their homes for the rest of their […]
How to Downsize to Get Ready for Your Independent Living Apartment
Moving is stressful to begin with – and it can be even more nerve-wracking if you’re moving into a smaller space. You have to go through your items and decide what you’re willing to keep, sell or donate. If you’re older, then you’ve probably accumulated a lot over the years. If you’ve decided to move […]
Resident Profile: Meet John & Molly
It can be tough selecting an independent senior living community. Like churches, it often seems like there’s one on every corner, each with their own pros and cons. That’s why it’s our goal at The Mansions to ensure that our communities are a right fit for you – we want to make your decision to […]
Picking a Senior Living Community: Independent Living vs. Assisted Living vs. Memory Care
If you’re in the process of evaluating senior living communities, you might have come across the following types: senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You may be wondering what’s the difference between these different communities – and which one is right for you or your loved. To help you narrow down your choices, […]
Why Senior Living Communities Can Make You Healthier
Living alone – and being lonely – can have negative affects on your health. In fact, according to recent studies, there is evidence that depression can shorten your lifespan, which people with fewer social connections tend to suffer from. This is why it’s important to always ensure that you have healthy connections and activities to […]
How to Make Friends in Your New Senior Living Community
Children easily make friends. Pretty much everyone that they meet immediately becomes their friend. As adults, however, most of us find it difficult to meet and connect with others. That’s one of the reasons why many people are reluctant to move to a new location. All of this can be doubly hard for seniors. Leaving […]
Do Senior Living Communities Make Financial Sense?
Are you considering moving into a senior living community? Then, you may be thinking about whether the costs are worth it. What are the financial benefits of moving into a retirement community? The truth is there are many. Differences Between Staying at Home or Moving to a Retirement Community Many of us are ready to […]
What Exactly are Senior Living Apartments?
What Are Senior Living Apartments? You’ve probably seen ad after ad for “retirement communities” or “senior living apartments”. You may be asking yourself what the heck these are. You’re not alone. Most of us have watched enough TV to think that retirement communities equate to “nursing homes”. But the “reality” on TV is far from […]
Aging in Place vs. Moving to a Senior Living Community
Aging in place has become the “new” concept design trend. Many people as they grow older prefer to stay in their current home, a place where their kids grew up and where all their friends live. So, many will invest in thousands of dollars in upgrades to make their home better geared to them as […]