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 […]
Maintain Your Lifestyle with the Right Retirement Community
Many of us want to stay in our own homes when we get older – but sometimes that simply isn’t feasible. If the kids have moved away, and the house has become too big just for you, or it’s getting harder to navigate the stairs, then we may need to start looking at alternatives, like […]
Staying Active as You Get Older
As you get older, it becomes increasingly important to maintain or improve your physical activity. However, it’s also important to note that being an active senior doesn’t always mean boring workouts at the gym. With how many different activities are available around The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living, you’re bound to find an […]
Our Top Tips | Downsizing & Decorating Senior Apartments
Sometimes when it comes to moving into a retirement community or new home, downsizing is needed. Although it sounds like a terrible and tedious task, it opens new opportunities for room organization, color schemes, and stylish room décor. A lot of times, if there’s enough storage space, downsizing can be kept minimal. How Much Downsizing …
20 Restaurants with Senior Discounts in Oklahoma 2021
Nestled in prime locations in Oklahoma City, Hefner and Southwest Mansions Senior Independent Living are surrounded by numerous restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Many of the locations offer senior discounts for older adults looking to save a few dollars or nab a free drink. Every senior dining restaurant is within a short drive of …