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When is the Best Time to Consider an Independent Living Community?

Are you retired and considering all the possibilities that could support the type of lifestyle you’ve long dreamed of? You might have been looking forward to when you would have more free time to spend as you like, to trade in the never-ending responsibilities of home ownership, to travel, or to have the chance to

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10 Downsizing Tips for Your Senior Living Move: Begin Your New Lifestyle Off Right

If you’ve made the decision to move into a senior living community, you’re already looking forward to a life full of benefits: Private residence Independent lifestyle Maintenance-free living Dedicated care team Activities and social events Opportunities to meet and make new friends Delicious dining options Scheduled transportation But there likely is an important task that

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Searching for the Right Memory Care Community? 5 Features to Look For

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you understand the progressive nature of the illness. As the symptoms and behaviors advance, eventually you may find yourself unable to provide the level of care that is needed. If this occurs, you might want to start looking at additional options so that your loved

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In Her Words: Doreen’s Story

Throughout the month of March we have collaborated to celebrate Women’s History Month and the rich history of the amazing women living in our communities. This is an interview with Doreen, a resident at Carriage House at Lee's Farm and her daughter D'Ann, and interesting facts about her life.

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Tapping Your Inner Artist: The Benefits of Creativity and Expression in Assisted Living

People often believe they’re not artistic, but we actually all have an imaginative side. Its expression is not limited to painting or sculpting but applies to however you see the world. It may not match how you would define being inspired, but there is an artist in each of us.

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How to Create Meaningful Moments Reminiscing When a Loved One has Dementia

Memory loss is one of the hallmark symptoms but early on it is newly learned information that is most affected, this is where reminiscing comes in. As the illness progresses and damage to brain cells continues, it will become more difficult to access past memories. But until that time there is a wonderful window of opportunity for families and their loved ones to reminisce about their earlier life.

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