If your perception of senior living communities is something boring, drab or depressing, you need to take a new look at what is out there now. The choices have never been better. Even the most intensive medical communities are offering a range of opportunities for learning and socializing. But perhaps what is most striking is how many older adults are
Making the decision to downsize for retirement is no easy task. It requires a lot of forethought and planning, and can stir up a lot of emotions as well. But no matter your reason for downsizing, there are resources and tips out there to help make the transition as smooth as possible. 3 Reasons for Downsizing in Your 60s As
Today’s senior living options have come a long way and are more exciting than ever. That’s because at one time, aging meant retiring to a rocking chair to watch the world pass by. Eventually, that chair would be replaced by a chair in a nursing home. But no more. Everything has changed: aging, older adults, and senior living itself. Like
If either you or your spouse is a veteran, we at New Perspective honor your service. We want you to know the details about VA Aid and Attendance, a pension benefit that can help with the costs of senior care. In fact, this VA benefit for senior living could assist in paying for long-term care such as assisted living or
Some of the biggest questions that many older adults face concerns the cost of senior living and specifically, long-term care—can they afford it? How will they pay for it? Can’t they just stay at home and save money? It’s important to know your options for funding senior care before suddenly having to make a decision. The good news is there
Long Grove senior living community is the latest property to be added to the company’s portfolio Minnesota-based New Perspective is on its way to meeting a goal of helping 10,000 seniors to Live Life on Purpose by 2025. The company’s Purpose First Partners venture with Boldt Capital continues to expand with the newest addition to the portfolio in Chicagoland. Formerly
Value is important, especially when it comes to senior living—whether you are considering independent living for yourself, or you are helping a loved one find the right assisted living or memory care setting. You want to be sure you are making the right choice. And you want to explore every possible source of funding—including how you could use insurance for
Choosing a senior living community that is both safe and supportive as well as welcoming and vibrant is probably high on your list for yourself, or for a loved one. You want to find the right community that has everything in place to help keep residents as happy and healthy as possible. That’s what makes a senior living community like
Alzheimer’s or another form of a dementia diagnosis can be devastating, with uncertainty about you or your loved one’s future. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, worry about the loss of independence, or concern with how much control one may have going forward — there are ways to help and make life easier for someone struggling with any form
With all the diet and nutritional ads in the media these days, it’s difficult to know just exactly what you should and should not be eating to stay healthy. Lining the grocery shelves are labels screaming gluten free, diary free, nut free, soy free, grain free … all touting their individual benefits. Just how do you decide what is right