Senior Living News

11 New Perspective Senior Living Facilities Honored by U.S. News & World Report

11 New Perspective-Owned Senior Living Facilities Honored by U.S. News & World Report Each location has been named to the outlet’s Best Senior Living Communities 2023 list (MINNETONKA, Minn.), May 5, 2023 — Eleven New Perspective communities are among the best in the nation, according to a new list curated by U.S. News and World Report. The Best Senior Living

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New Perspective Expands to Ohio and Pennsylvania

New Perspective Expands to Ohio and Pennsylvania Nine new senior living communities add to a growing portfolio. (MINNETONKA, Minn.), October 2022— For 25 years, New Perspective has helped older adults Live Life on Purpose® across the Midwest. Now, the senior living organization is proud to announce its continued growth and arrival in Ohio and Pennsylvania.  The transaction includes nine LifeServices

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What Causes Balance Issues in Older Adults?

According to the National Institute on Aging, balance problems in older adults is a common side effect of aging. Some balance problems can be reduced, but many start suddenly and without apparent cause. However, there are some causes of poor balance in seniors that can be identified and potentially avoided. While some causes are unavoidable or unclear, there are also

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U.S. News & World Report Spotlight: New Perspective Sun Prairie

Nestled just outside Wisconsin’s capital city is beautiful Sun Prairie, home to about 36,000 people and one of our many New Perspective communities. This facility was one of 10 New Perspective locations named to U.S. News and World Report’s list of the nation’s best senior living communities. As we’re doing with other locations that received this designation, we want to

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How to Communicate With a Parent with Dementia

Knowing how to help a parent with Dementia can be mentally and emotionally challenging, understandably so. As the illness progresses, their communication abilities will gradually change as the illness progresses. You may find that as the condition worsens, you’ll have to initiate conversations to get them to communicate at all.  Still, it’s important to try to find ways to connect

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Pros and Cons of Having a Parent Live With You

As parents age, it’s natural to consider having them move in so you’re better able to support them. While this arrangement can have many benefits, it is important to carefully consider if living with elderly parents is the right move for you, them, and the rest of your family before making the decision.  When it becomes apparent that a parent

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What Causes Memory Loss and Forgetfulness?

Whether you’ve lost your cell phone or forgot to call someone back, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a bout of short-term memory loss. It’s common for people of all ages to experience minor lapses in memory. Once a person reaches a certain age, what was once a casual case of forgetfulness can be a symptom of a more serious issue

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U.S. News & World Report Spotlight: New Perspective Waukesha

Livability named Waukesha, Wisconsin, one of the best places to live in America. This beautiful city also happens to be home to a New Perspective location that was ranked one of the best senior living communities in the United States. As part of our ongoing series highlighting New Perspective communities that received this designation, we’d like to introduce you to

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Seven New Bethel Partnerships to Know About – New Perspective Arden Hills

As posted by Bethel University (https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2022/november/partnerships) “Community” is a meaningful term at Bethel: The sense of community is one of the top reasons students enroll, and it’s one of the things alumni remember most. But Bethel’s community connections extend beyond the walls of the university through a variety of mutually beneficial partnerships. Here are some of the latest examples of

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Scams on Elderly: Home Improvement Fraud

Man in Shirt and Tie Speaking with Senior Woman Standing at Front Door

As posted by AARP (https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/home-improvement.html) If you are a homeowner, it’s not uncommon to have contractors show up on your doorstep uninvited. They say they happened to be doing some work in the neighborhood and noticed that your house needs some repairs too. They’ll offer to fix your roof, repave your driveway or perform other repairs or renovations, for what

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