The importance of a living a healthy lifestyle becomes more apparent as we age. While exercise and diet are still essential components, socialization also plays a significant role in the lives of seniors. Moreover, it has been proven that seniors who enjoy companionship are more mentally alert and feel happier day-to-day. It...
Thirwood Place Article – 55+ Living: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All
Article By: Thirwood Place Senior Living Community
Over 55 and wondering what’s next when it comes to your lifestyle? Whether you’re planning for retirement or have already cut back on your work schedule, you’re probably starting to think about next steps, even if it’s only in the back of...
The Residence at Cedar Dell: What is respite and when might it be right for you?
By early December the days have become shorter and the weather continues to grow colder, the threat of our first “real” snowfall looming. For many seniors, maintaining a home throughout the winter months can be challenging. Seniors and their families worry about snow removal, losing power and unexpected falls due to the...
Celebrating our Community Partners –
National Assisted Living Week: September 12 - 19, 2021
Compassion, Community, Care
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Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role...
The Sandwich Generation: How to manage if you find yourself here
Did you know that a staggering 47% of adults in their 40s/50s are providing care to a parent 65 + years old while also raising their own small child or helping to support their young adult child? This increasingly common group has been coined the “sandwich generation” to describe adult children who...
Are You 50+? Now is a Good Time to Begin Thinking About Long-Term Care
Think about it before you need to think about it.
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Yes, it might seem crazy to start thinking about a possible future when you're infirmed and need long-term health care if you're only in your 50s. You're young, or relatively young, and healthy. But that's the point: You...