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Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Remaining Independent as You Grow Older
Independence isn’t only defined by where you live or if you’re able to do everything by yourself. As we grow older, it’s not uncommon to need a little help. But your ability to live an independent life often relies more on your mindset than whether you need assistance with grocery shopping, paying bills, medication management or transportation.
Deciding how to live is more important to most people than where. And remaining in charge of their life matters more than being able to handle all the daily household chores by themselves. Where your life occurs may be just the background - either at home with help brought in or at an assisted living community where everything is offered on-site. By being proactive in creating your chosen life, you may find an independence that can’t truly be lost.
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Posted: Thursday, January 2, 2020
Making Your Retirement Funds Stretch Further
If retirement is around the corner, you may be imagining a fulfilling active life and no longer working. For many, the dream includes giving up the time and expense of home chores and repairs. Depending on where you live, you may also be longing to permanently say farewell to the snow shovel.
But there’s another element that soon-to-be retirees consider a priority. And that is learning the best way to make retirement funds stretch so excellent quality of life can still be enjoyed.
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Posted: Monday, December 23, 2019
Preparing for Retirement: 5 Things to Consider
Whether you’re looking toward or have already entered retirement, the better you plan for the future, the more success you’ll likely have. However, you may wonder which factors have the biggest impact. Although everyone’s list may vary, here are 5 standard priorities to consider along with a few tips for how to put your plan in action:
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Posted: Monday, December 23, 2019
Maintaining Social Connections as We Grow Older
Friends are such a blessing to one’s life but as we grow older we might find we have fewer. Our families may also be far away or busy with their own children and careers. Yet it is so important to be aware of the consequences of isolation, and not just if you live alone.
The impact of a lonely lifestyle can be significant and in some cases even life-threatening. Research has shown that loneliness and social isolation can have the same effect on your health as obesity or smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And as we get older, the outcomes can grow more serious.
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Posted: Saturday, November 30, 2019
Why You Can Look Forward to Growing Older
There’s a well-kept secret that most people don’t discover until it happens to them. Although some are fortunate to have grown up knowing the reality, many have been kept in the dark. But what a delightful surprise when the truth is finally discovered.
The secret? Growing older can be wonderful.
The reason it’s kept so well is that most people don’t talk about it. With the level of ageism that surrounds our society, growing old is spoken of as if it’s a stigma or at the very least something to be avoided.
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2019
Staying Fit after Retirement: Friendly Exercises for Senior Living
One way to add years to your life is by staying fit. Even though genetics can impact our physical and mental health without our consent, we can still play a large role in staying healthy and active.
The goals for retirement are often focused on financial needs but it’s just as important to set wellness objectives. This is a time in life many look forward to but without good health, it won’t be as enjoyable. The great news is that it’s never too late to start.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Home Care versus Assisted Living in Retirement
Aging-in-place and maintaining independence for as long as possible is the goal of most seniors. But what you might not have realized is that there are options where this can occur.
Two of the most common choices are to stay in your own home and bring in helpful services or move into an assisted living community where you’ll have everything you need in one place.
If you’re just beginning your search of possibilities or aren’t clear on what services are available, Ingleside is here to help. Take a moment to read through the possible options and you might find something that is more appealing.
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Posted: Monday, November 25, 2019
Choosing the Right Retirement Living Community
Do you live alone and find yourself missing the companionship of others? Are you tired of shoveling snow or the never-ending responsibility of home maintenance? Could you use some help with shopping or cooking? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a retirement living community may be just what you’re looking for!
Where you live can make a big difference in how you live. And while there are those who prefer to stay in their home as long as possible, there are many who would like to find a more central place to meet new friends, take part in activities and receive a little help if needed.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Retirement Living Rightsizing Tips
What exactly does “rightsizing” mean? According to Dictionary.com, it means “to adjust to an appropriate size.” For those looking to move into a Life Plan Community, rightsizing means making important decisions about what items from your current home will make you happiest in your new home.
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Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019
Working Toward Equal Access in LGBT Senior Living
There are an estimated 3 million openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) seniors in the United States…and that number is growing as the Baby Boomers enter retirement. It’s a large market of prospective residents for the senior living industry. However, a 2013 study conducted by Erin Fitzgerald, MPA, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force examined the compounding negative effect a lifetime’s worth of healthcare and economic discrimination has had on LGBT seniors–the end-result being fewer senior living options, either because of poor health or insufficient retirement savings.
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