HOW TO AFFORD SENIOR LIVING WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
As you age, the cost of quality senior care looms in your mind. The questions swirl, “How will I be able to afford it? How can I protect everything I’ve worked so hard for? How will I manage? If these questions keep you up at night, you aren’t alone. In fact, six in...
NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION: TIPS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
When your loved one is no longer comfortable, safe, or happy at home, it’s time to make the transition to Assisted Living. But when that time comes, there are many emotions involved. Below are four steps that will help you navigate the worry, turmoil, guilt, and fear...
PERSONALIZED CARE FOR YOUR INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS
Your home is more than just an address. Or a list of amenities. Home is your favorite blanket, a meal that brings back memories, and a friendly face you can count on. Home is deeply personal. So when you choose a new place to call home, it’s important to consider...
UNDERSTANDING SENIOR FINANCES
As you enter retirement, your health isn’t the only thing that seems to be changing every day—your finances are, too. Whether you’re making a transition to Assisted Living or simply preparing for emergencies, your senior years make you think about finances in a whole...
HONORING TRADITION: EMBRACING THE SPIRIT AT HOLIDAY TIME
The holiday season can be full of joy, but it happens to be at a time of year that gets colder and darker by the day. Even the brightest of spirits can be dampened by so much darkness. Between the weather and the stress, for seniors, the holiday season can go from...
TECHNOLOGY AND SENIORS: HOW ASSISTED LIVING INCORPORATES TECH FOR ENHANCED CARE
It’s Assisted Technology Awareness Month, and we are celebrating all the ways technology enriches and supports seniors. There are a lot of tools and programs out there that help seniors connect, stay active, and have fun. It can be hard to choose! But keep reading...
HEALTHY AGING: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AND HOW TO DO IT
September is Healthy Aging Month. At Chatham Place, September is a time to focus on the physical and mental strength of our bodies as we age. HEALTHY AGING TIP #1: SUPPORT YOUR MIND AND BODY We all agree—our bodies are different than they were 20 years ago. So...
AGING DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN STAYING IN PLACE
Getting older doesn’t have to mean abandoning your freedom! After all, you’ve got places to go and people to see. How you get there might change over time, but you still want to make it to every grandchild’s birthday and doctor’s appointment…without worrying. ...
SENIOR CARE FOR THE PHASES OF CHANGE
One thing is true: throughout our lives, our needs change. At various times, we may require more (or less) support. There are times when we are independent and can prepare our own meals and shop for ourselves. Then other times, perhaps after a fall or injury, we might...
BETTER MENTAL HEALTH FOR SENIORS
Mental health MATTERS! Today more than ever, older adults are facing chronic stress, which negatively impacts the mind, body, and spirit. The good news is, there are simple strategies that can help you improve your mental health. In celebration of Mental Health...