Voice-Controlled Assistants: The Revolutionary Technology Improving Seniors’ Lives Throughout the last decade, advances in technology have made life easier for people of all ages. From helping adults and seniors manage medications to ordering groceries and tracking fitness and health goals, technology simplifies everyday tasks. But for older adults, technology can be intimidating, making them reluctant… Read More

Thriving in Mind and Spirit: Essential Wellness Tips for Seniors What is emotional wellness? The terms emotional wellness, emotional well-being and emotional health refer to an awareness, understanding and acceptance of feelings, and the ability to deal with challenges and change. It includes how you feel about yourself, how you cope with stress and your… Read More

Older adults often fall prey to savvy criminals who build trust and confidence in schemes that involve romance, sweepstakes, tech support and government impersonations, among others. Each year, the senior population racks up more than $3 billion in losses, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  How common is elderly fraud? An estimated 1… Read More

Choosing Your Next Home: Essential Questions to Ask When Touring Independent Living Communties One of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a retiree could be choosing the right independent living community. There’s so much to consider, from dining, pricing and amenities to services and everything in between. This means it’s essential to learn as… Read More

Unleashing the Power of Creativity: How it Nurtures Mind, Body and Soul in Seniors As children, we are encouraged to be creative – to play instruments, craft, paint and dance. But as the pressures of adult life begin to pile up, many find themselves gradually letting go of their creative side. Once in retirement, seniors… Read More

Spreading Joy: Hawthorn Residents Give Back to their Community One of the greatest gifts that becomes available to us in retirement is the ability to give more of ourselves to our favorite causes. With more free time, we can finally take up those things we put aside to do “one day.” The holidays are a… Read More