Independent Senior Living Communities: Expectations vs. Reality
Many seniors say they want to remain in their homes as they grow old. But life is full of surprises. Sometimes the perfect retirement plan looks much ...
Why Every Senior Should Consider a Senior Living Community
Growing older can be scary. After all, it’s something new and unfamiliar. Old age is also shrouded in secrecy, myth, and a hefty dose of stereotypes about older people. The reality of getting older stands in stark contrast to many myths. Seniors are ...
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Why Experience Counts in a Senior Living Community
For 30 years, The Arbor Company has served seniors and the people who love them. Our communities across the nation offer expert care, compassionate su...
New Research Suggests Apathy Might Be a Warning Sign for Dementia
The aging process can make it difficult to continue pursuing activities a person once loved. It’s normal to slow down a bit with age, but many caregiv...
Dementia Symptoms and Gun Ownership: 5 Warnings Signs to Watch For
Nearly half of all seniors have at least one gun in their house. A gun offers some seniors a sense of safety, and can be an important tool for hobbies...
15 of Our Favorite Fall Activities for Elderly Parents
Nearly 40 percent of seniors have at least one disability. Mobility issues are the most common disability for elders. This frustrating reality can mak...
Music and Alzheimer's - Benefits of Music Therapy
Many associate forgetfulness with old age, but one disease diagnosed primarily in elderly patients severely affects the memory of more than six millio...
Why Drinking Coffee May Be a Healthy Choice for Seniors
Think healthy aging means giving up your morning cup of joe? Think again. A caffeinated jolt in the morning may help prevent many age-related maladies...
"How Do I Know If My Senior Parent Has Dementia?" And Other Common Questions
The warning signs of dementia can be subtle at first, especially if your parent lives on the other side of the country. By the time the signs become o...
What an Active Independent Senior Living Community Really Looks Like
You’ve worked hard to build a retirement you love, so you deserve to live a life of passion and joy that allows you to fully live up to your potential...