The Arbor Company Senior Living Blog

Sunday is Grandparents Day, and celebrating the bond between generations is a little more challenging during a pandemic. Grandkids may not be able to spend the day with their grandparents as they have in previous years, but there are still ways to make the day special. 

One positive outcome from sheltering in place is that the extra time together caused many families to strengthen their bond as a unit. For residents living in senior living communities, that togetherness includes other residents and staff. With many families unable to visit safely as often as before, staff found creative ways to celebrate milestones, and keep residents connected to special moments with their families. In this episode of Senior Living LIVE, host Melissa Lee talks with Mallorie Richardson about purposeful living over the last six months in senior living. Watch the recording for more about how staff stepped up to create deep connections and meaningful moments for residents in Arbor communities.

When your loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, your entire family has much to process. In addition to weathering the emotions that naturally follow this diagnosis, families must convene with the diagnosed older adult in order to make plans for their current and future needs.

Many adult children talk about putting a parent in assisted living with a sense of dread and guilt. They worry about Mom or Dad feeling lonely, scared, or betrayed. They wonder if they have abandoned their obligation to love and care for their parents unconditionally. The very notion of “putting” someone somewhere is at the core of this problem. Here’s why this mindset is so harmful, and why you need to change your thinking.

Retirement is a gift, giving most older adults the extra time they have always wanted to enjoy favorite hobbies or to pursue a new passion. If your retirement plans include a canine companion, you are about to enjoy the additional benefits of having a dog. However, not all parts of dog ownership are easy, and you can give yourself and your new best friend the best relationship by making wise decisions. We’ve got a rundown of breeds that could be perfect to accompany you during retirement.

Today, many people turn to the internet when they have a question. For aging seniors and their loved ones, the internet can be a helpful place to find the answers to questions about retirement planning, dementia care, and anything in between. However, how do you know which online sources are reliable? We’ve done the research for you and have pulled a few online resources for seniors that can be a trusted place to turn to if you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed.

John Dove, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, gives us a preview of the upcoming free webinar, Senior Living LIVE - Outsmart the Scammers. In the webinar, Mr. Dove sits down with host, Melissa Lee, to discuss the warning signs to avoid a fraudulent encounter.

Cleanliness should always be a priority in any senior living community, but the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the stakes on the importance of sanitation.