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We hope you enjoy this resource about tips and guidance for seniors and their families for their journey, ideas for living actively and well and insights into living at Ecumenical. Visit often as we share information regularly. And feel free to comment on any that interest you most.
Oral hygiene and the best practices for residents in senior independent living communities
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and this year’s theme is “celebrating resilience.” Although it’s always recommended that adults schedule a check-up with their dentists twice a year, most dental…Continue Reading
Financial planning tips to use when considering independent living communities
Researching independent living communities can be an emotional experience. Between entering a new stage of life to downsizing out of a beloved family home, there are many aspects that can…Continue Reading
How seniors benefit from moving into an active and social lifestyle retirement community
There’s a common misconception about retirement that suggests seniors living in retirement communities are often leading sedentary lives. And while it is true that some seniors may no longer have…Continue Reading
Health and safety tips for retirement community seniors during the summer months
As we approach the official start of the summer season, it’s natural to want to head outside and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But spending more time outdoors can…Continue Reading
How retirement homes can help residents manage the effects and possible prevention of arthritis
Arthritis is an ailment that affects many seniors as they age. In the U.S. alone, twenty-three percent of all adults – over fifty four million people – suffer from arthritis,…Continue Reading
Signs that it’s time to consider an assisted living facility
When deciding the right time to plan for retirement, age is certainly one factor of the conversation. But there are several other factors that need to be considered when planning…Continue Reading
Everything you need to be happy, stay active and build friendships within a senior independent living community
Living a long, healthy life is the goal of so many who are starting to plan their retirement journey. There are stacks of factors that seniors believe will help them…Continue Reading
New year, new choices. Downsizing tips made easy for moving into a retirement community.
Downsizing, like aging, is an inevitable part of life. Whether you want to lead a lifestyle with less maintenance, or you’ve become an empty-nester and find you just have too…Continue Reading
Tips for retirement community seniors on how to maintain eye health
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. And for any adult over the age of 65, this is an important reminder to check on your eye health. Glaucoma, what the Glaucoma…Continue Reading
Are nursing homes the same as retirement communities?
There are many people who use the terms nursing homes and retirement communities interchangeably. However, these two types of senior living options come with different services and care options. This…Continue Reading
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