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What’s better than a hot cup of tea, coffee or cocoa while looking out the window as snow drifts down from the sky? Watching somebody else shovel the sidewalks while you are snug and warm inside. Ecumenical’s senior independent living apartments offer older adults independent living, with all the comfort and safety that come with being part of a senior care community.

Visiting a loved one who is in a residential dementia, memory, or Alzheimer’s care support program can be really difficult. Your loved one is and yet is not the person they always were. It’s like looking through a stained-glass window instead of a clear glass window. What’s on the other side is exactly the same, but viewed through stained glass the colors, contrasts and clarity are very different. But it’s still beautiful.

One of the most effective ways to assess retirement communities is by comparing reviews and pulling out key factors that should be considered when making this decision. Understanding the particulars can help ensure a community meets your loved ones’ current needs and will continue to support them as they age.

While there is not yet a cure for dementia, there are simple ways to help ease the frustration of a loved one with dementia and improve their quality of life. Some retirement communities employ strategies such as color theory, purposeful play and the Validation Method as part of their comprehensive dementia care services.

Sweltering summer heat can be dangerous and even deadly, especially for older adults. That’s why senior care experts stress the importance of knowing the symptoms of overheating and acting promptly to get medical care.

Finding affordable senior housing for rent isn’t easy. An affordable housing crisis, combined with a growing number of older adults struggling with mortgage debt on a fixed income, has led to millions of seniors overburdened by the cost of housing. For many seniors, the issue is exacerbated by declining health issues that will likely require additional services and care in the future, if not already. Healthy and active seniors seeking affordable housing options for independent living have a few options, including:

Older adults are especially at risk of social isolation and loneliness from factors such as retirement, death of a loved one, separation from family and declining health, mobility and mental health. Retirement home activities are designed to help residents foster connections and decrease feelings of loneliness.

Retirement community living offers options for seniors at all levels of care, from independent living to personal care and assisted living to dementia support. So, what are the advantages of community living and how does the cost of independent living for seniors compare to aging at home?

My name is Lola Bunny, named after the Looney Toons character. I am a Flemish Giant Hare. I am three years old and weigh about 20lbs. I am larger than the pet rabbits people are used to seeing. When I first arrived to campus, my standard rabbit cage was a bit too small so one of my co-workers on the maintenance team built me my own custom rabbit cage. It’s big enough for me to have my little house and blanket and hop around in. I love it!

It seems everything is so expensive these days – food, gas, housing, utilities and even entertainment. For seniors, it is more important than ever to know how to stretch a dollar. Here are some tips for low-cost senior independent living.