The Arbor Company Senior Living Blog

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 living happier, healthier, longer lives than ever before. Consequently, many hope to age in place, remaining in their beloved homes for the rest of their lives. When this becomes difficult or impossible, seniors may fear being locked away and forgotten about in a “home.”

Food is the body’s fuel. And just like a car, the body needs quality fuel to sustain excellent performance. Unfortunately, malnourishment is common in seniors. One literature review found that 15 percent of seniors who live at home are malnourished. Among hospitalized seniors, the figure rises to an astonishing 23-62 percent. Healthy eating is critical to healthy aging. Here are six important facts you might not know about senior nutrition.

Seniors in Northeast New Jersey have access to some of the best senior communities in the country, as well as a bevy of community resources, senior-friendly activities, restaurants, and shopping. Whether you’re planning a move, hoping to entertain friends and family, or just eager to embrace a more active lifestyle, check out these excellent resources for senior activities in Northeast New Jersey.

For 30 years, The Arbor Company has served seniors and the people who love them. Our communities across the nation offer expert care, compassionate support, and a commitment to constant improvement. We’ve formed a lifetime’s worth of special memories over the past three decades. Our experience has taught us that the expertise that comes with this experience matters. No matter where your search for a senior community ends, it’s critical to ensure that you choose a community that boasts plenty of experience. Here’s why.

Today’s seniors are fiercely independent, passionately committed to their hobbies and families, and eager to find new meaning in retirement. Many seniors believe that the best way to preserve their independence is by remaining in their homes. But senior living communities offer a viable alternative.

The transition to senior living can feel overwhelming. You’ll have to deal with issues such as financing care, finding the right community, planning the move, getting loved ones on board for the move, and ensuring you’ve made the right choice after you or your loved one moves in. Arbor’s Senior Care Counselors offer help navigating the ins and outs of senior living. They can answer your questions, point you toward valuable resources, and offer a sympathetic ear. Here are some of the ways they can help you:

Aging can be difficult and full of unpleasant surprises. However, your senior years can also be the best of your life—with the right supportive environment. If living the life you want is becoming more difficult, it may be time to move into a senior living community. The right senior living community offers meaningful community, plenty of activities, exciting community events, and transportation to area attractions. Here are some signs that it may be time to make the move.

Back when you were fighting traffic, dealing with difficult bosses, wrangling screaming toddlers, and balancing the competing demands of many roles, you might have fantasized about retirement to get through the day. What did your fantasy look like? Most seniors say they want to stay in their homes. Yet many find that this decision actually constrains their freedom and becomes increasingly isolating. For many seniors, senior living offers a chance at the retirement they always fantasized about—but without all the work.

Nearly 40 percent of seniors have at least one disability. Mobility issues are the most common disability for elders. This frustrating reality can make it difficult to spend enjoyable time together. Boisterous grandkids may want to run, while many seniors prefer a slower pace. Even for healthy seniors, aging can present significant limitations; they’re more vulnerable to heat-related injuries, and may be anxious about falling. Yet activities for elderly parents can be fun, meaningful, and even adventurous. Check out some of these family-friendly options: