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“Learn More Today” in Retirement Communities!

“Learn More Today” in Retirement Communities!

Last month I traveled to Brightview Westminster Ridge to interview one of the residents, Velma Keck for an article we recently published on the benefits of pets in senior living communities.  Click here to read the article and watch a video As I approached the community I was impressed by the location, which is right near several schools offering a more inter generational setting for the residents. With academics on my mind I turned into the community and something on [...]

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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 5 – 9

December 5 through 9 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and the American Automobile Association (AAA) wants to help keep older drivers and their families safe. The first of the baby boomers turn 65[...]

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Senior Living Art Showcase – Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is now accepting submissions for the annual ALFA Senior Living Art Showcase, an art competition for residents of senior living communities. As one way[...]

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“Seniors” not ready for “Senior Centers” Yet?

Newstimes.com reports on the resistance for many baby boomers to join senior centers, citing our "strong youth culture" as key reason not to join.  The article also cites several strategies that[...]

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Boost Your Brain Health

Surveys of adult "baby boomers" consistently find that memory loss is a top concern, and Alzheimer's disease is their most feared disabling disease. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of[...]

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Diana Nyad – Inspiration to Older Athletes

At 61 years old Diana Nyad is attempting a record-setting 103 mile swim from Florida to Cuba.  She is clearly viewing this as an opportunity to encourage others to not let age get in front of their[...]

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Drum Circles in Retirement Communities

Drum Circles in Retirement Communities
If you thought activities in senior living communities are limited to Bingo and Bridge, then you have not met Alan Yellowitz. Alan facilitates drum circles in a rapidly growing number of retirement,[...]

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Continuing to Challenge Themselves in Independent Living

There is no question that Tricia and Russell Marks, married for 55 years, are world-rounded individuals constantly seeking ways to stay active and challenge themselves. Tricia, who served[...]

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Having a Purpose is Ageless

The folks at MetLife really churn out some great research! The other day I learned that they recently released a study “How Purpose is Recession-Proof and Age-Proof” which is a follow up to last[...]

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