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Retirement communities often require a buy-in fee (sometimes called an entrance fee) or provide a buy-in fee option. The buy-in fee model can be of great value to a senior wanting to manage their financial future. It can assist with financial protection of your estate by ultimately making the cost of senior living more affordable …
Understanding Aging and Mental Health There is an unfortunate stigma about mental health and aging in the United States, particularly when it comes to seniors and the elderly. Mental health in seniors should be viewed the same as a broken limb or other physical ailment. Mental health in elderly seniors is a normal part of …
Choosing the right retirement community is a big decision because it’s really several major decisions rolled into one. It’s a personal choice of location and a residence. It’s a social choice of the people who will be part of everyday life. It’s a financial choice affecting savings and an estate. And it creates a plan …
The decision to choose senior living is a highly personal one. When thinking about a move but uncertain what age to move into a retirement community, it’s essential to take into account the variety of benefits community living provides. Freedom from home maintenance and yardwork; protection of your financial legacy; and opportunities for dining, socialization …
Even if you haven’t hopped on and pedaled a bike in a while, you’ll find it easy to get back in the flow. What better reasons are there to get back on a bicycle than enjoying the breeze on your skin and the feeling of autonomy? Well, there are many benefits of bike riding, putting …
Almost 20 years after 9/11, Harriette Maloney, resident at The Heritage at Brentwood, recalls the days following as she traveled to New York along with disaster relief volunteers. Please click here to read more about her story in the Williamson Herald.
Despite what you may have heard, the ability to learn new things doesn’t diminish with age. If anything, the potential for learning continues to expand. That’s because your brain never stops growing as long as you continue to use it. So stay curious and continue challenging the way you think. The benefits of lifelong learning …
In a recent, Bentwood Homepage article, see how four retirees are finding joy in biking during these unprecedented times. Please click here to read more.
The best diet for seniors is one that provides all the nutrition their body needs. A good place to start is with these recommendations from the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables Choose healthier sources of protein such as fish, chicken, nuts and beans Substitute whole grains for refined grains …
Navigating Bumps in the Road Stress is a normal part of life. However, as bodies age, coping with stress isn’t as easy as it used to be. Resilience to stress is a complex, orchestrated response, reliant on a robust immune system, heart health, brain fitness, and other physical and mental factors. As lungs, heart and …
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