Seniors in Florida now have an extended opportunity to take advantage of a valuable program aimed at enhancing their home environments and it’s not something that you want to overlook. The Enhanced Home Care for the Elderly program, if you haven’t heard about it, offers financial assistance of up to $6,000 for qualifying seniors to make necessary […]
Category Archives: Independent Living
Seniors independent living refers to a living arrangement designed for older adults who are capable of managing their daily activities and desire a sense of autonomy and freedom. It typically involves residing in a private or shared apartment, cottage, or house within a community that offers amenities and services tailored to older adults’ needs. These communities often provide maintenance and housekeeping services, transportation assistance, social activities, and opportunities for engaging with peers. Seniors residing in independent living settings enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment while maintaining their independence and personal freedom.
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Jun
Jun
Is 2023 going to present seniors with more difficulty, specifically at the grocery store? In recent years, shopping for everyday essentials has become a bit more difficult and a lot of that is due to COVID-19. We’ve endured toilet paper shortages and struggled to find shelf-stable foods and even baby formula. We’ve also witnessed prices […]
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Jun
Jun
Seniors…have you been paying attention to advancements in technology that could directly benefit you? If not, you’re going to want to learn a little bit more about one advancement that may sound slightly impossible. Self-driving cars as of 2016, were legalized in Florida but not too many people know this. Have you seen cars driving […]
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May
May
As May comes to a close, we are saying goodbye to Older Americans Month (OAM), or at least until it comes around next May. The thing is though, just because this time of recognition is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean that it has to come to a stop. Showing our appreciation for seniors […]
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May
May
Aging is natural and it’s something that everyone faces as each day passes and what most people want when it comes to growing older is to have the option to age in place…to age in their home…without skipping a beat in what they like to do day-to-day, and without sacrificing their independence. At least 90% […]
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Dec
Over 810,000 seniors across the United States are currently living in senior communities. While the concept is still somewhat new, it is indeed popular. Having a community specifically designed for seniors to help with the adaptation of different age-related challenges can give seniors and their families peace of mind. Oftentimes, letting go of a family home can […]
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Sep
Sep
As seniors and retirees get older, many prefer to remain in the homes and communities they are familiar with instead of relocating to a new location. People benefit mentally, emotionally, and physically from staying at places they are familiar with because it makes them feel safe, independent, and comfortable. According to a report by the […]
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Sep
Technology can be extremely frustrating. It seems there is a new and flashy application, software, or hardware every month, leaving us all to believe that we are working with antique toys. But this isn’t the case. While technology does advance each year, most of the time the tools we have are more than adequate for […]
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Jun
Jun
Did you know that every year around 300,000 seniors are hospitalized due to hip fractures? There are at least 32,000 deaths that occur from older adults falling. Not only that, older adults are more susceptible to other things like armed robbery and aggravated assault. While this is the unfortunate truth, when seniors have a better idea […]
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May
May
The term, “Aging in Place,” has become a popular catchphrase for modern seniors. However, its meaning may vary widely, depending on who is using the term and for what purpose. A government agency defines aging in place as, “the ability to live in one’s own home and community independently, regardless of age, income, or ability […]
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Apr
Apr
Most of today’s seniors have had a life-long relationship with automobiles. As teenagers, our “wheels” were a status symbol and the key to a freedom we had never had as children. Suddenly, we could go somewhere without Mom or Dad! For many of us, getting a driver’s license was more memorable than any birthday or […]
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Sep
If you asked a room full of 40 adults between the ages of 30 and 60, “Hands up if you want to be forced to move out of your home and go live with strangers,” it would be amazing if anyone raised their hand. Almost no one wants this, yet this is exactly the solution […]