Becoming a widower or widow will not be a part of anyone’s retirement plan.  After all, spending time with your life partner is one of the biggest perks of retirement life. However, all of us might not be lucky enough to enjoy such a life. If you find yourself grieving your partner or spouse in your retirement life, you can find comfort in knowing that you need not live your retirement life alone. There are many ways in which you can find stability and connection in your retirement life, without losing the love that you shared with your life partner. Some of these ways are shared below.  Make New Connections  Seniors in retirement facilities will be vulnerable to health issues from feelings of loneliness. Losing a spouse can add to the feelings of loneliness and loss. Even though new connections cannot replace the relationship shared by you and your life partner, you can always continue to make new connections in assisted living facilities. Finding new friends might not be difficult in your retirement life. Instead of that, you can focus on making new connections by sharing your life experiences. To make new connections, you can attend an outdoor concert, attend a book club, etc. Always keep in mind that shared experiences are the building block of a new friendship.  Continue Traditions  Even though continuing the traditions that you and your spouse shared can make you sad, continuing the traditions can help you feel connected to your life partner and can […]

Spring is a season of joy for many. The warmer temperatures, longer days, and bursts of colors can bring happiness to the minds of people. This is especially true in the case of seniors, no matter whether they live in an area that has a long winter, or are looking to celebrate spring. Our experts in senior living and senior care share a few ideas that can inspire seniors to celebrate this spring season.  Buy Flowers  It is a great idea to buy flowers to improve the aesthetics of your home. This can not only make your home beautiful but also support a local business. You can buy a bundle of flowers and take them home to have your own attractive and colorful arrangements. If you would like others to do the flower arranging, you may buy a pre-made bouquet and display the same in your mason jar.  Visit The Farmer’s Market  For many states, spring is the beginning of the farmer’s market season. You might not find large amounts of fruits and vegetables with the vendor but will be able to find eggs, local honey, etc. In addition, it is another great reason to go outside and enjoy the great weather. In many southern states, farmer’s markets in the spring season will be filled with flowers, fresh produce, and chances to start a conversation. Make sure to take advantage of the same.  Get Creative  No bucket list will be complete without trying something new. Spring is a season that […]

Are you worried about the driving of your senior loved one? Have your friends or family expressed concerns about his/her driving? Changes in health and age-related problems can affect the driving skills of your senior loved one. Do not risk hurting your senior loved one or others. As per the opinion of the experts in our senior living and assisted living facility, you need to talk to the doctor of your senior loved one about the concerns that you have about the health and driving skills of your senior loved one. A few things that can affect the driving capability of your senior loved one are discussed below for your knowledge.  Stiff Muscles And Joints  With age, the joints and muscles of your senior loved one can get stiff and weak. Arthritis is a common problem among seniors and can affect their ability to drive. With age, it can be difficult for seniors to turn their heads to look back, brake safely, or turn the steering wheel quickly. Make sure that your senior loved one sees his or her doctor if arthritis, pain, or stiffness is getting in the way of his or her driving. Also, you can make them drive a vehicle with automatic transmission, large mirrors, and power brakes.  Trouble Hearing  With age, the hearing abilities of seniors can change, making it difficult for them to notice horns or even noises from their own vehicles. Hearing loss can affect the driving capability of seniors as these sounds can […]