Senior Living Blog

Growing older has its ups and downs. When you are feeling good, you may think you can conquer the world, just like in your younger years. You may even take risks that you shouldn’t be taking anymore. It’s true, you can stay young at heart and mind, but it’s important to recognize the body’s limitations as you age. Whether it’s during a celebration or a routine task like taking a shower, you must take care not to slip and fall. Not only will you preserve your independence by doing so, but you will also avoid the extra stress on your family and caregivers. 

Experience the Benefits with Other Foods Too

While its primary purpose is to nourish the body, food also has the amazing power to nourish relationships, by bringing family and friends together. No matter where you go in the world, social gatherings happen around food. 

Each country, culture, and community has a preferred or popular way of cooking. In America, frying is common, due to the fast-food industry. However, we have learned that it is not the healthiest way to prepare meals. When looking for other options, grilling makes for a great choice. Most of us may tend to think of an open flame charring a burger or chicken wings. Does that leave seafood lovers out in the cold? Quite the contrary! You can enjoy your favorite seafood right off the grill. Fish fillets taste great barbecued. Shrimp cooks up so quickly that it may become your ideal way to eat it. And don’t forget the veggies! Grilled corn, bell peppers, zucchini, onions, eggplant, sweet potato, and carrots taste delicious grilled with a light marinade of olive oil, herbs, garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.  

As a caregiver, you have a lot on your plate. You must take charge of your elderly loved one’s routine, get them to their appointments, and ensure that they are eating well and taking care of themselves. In addition, you may have a full-time career and a family of your own to manage. Often, you may find yourself putting others’ needs in front of your own. The result can leave you feeling overwhelmed from time to time. Today’s technology can ease your burden and help you become more organized so you can stay on top of your day-to-day caregiving duties.

Deciding to sell your home is a big step. You have years of memories in every nook and cranny of your house. How do you make the decision to leave that all behind? It won’t be easy, but sometimes you need a fresh start. Being tied to a large home with all the required maintenance might not be how you want to spend your later years. Now is an excellent time to take advantage of the real estate market and sell your home.

Aging brings many new decisions—one of which is where to live during retirement. There are many options. You can choose to stay in your home, but you would be dealing with the continued maintenance costs and tasks. Another option is to sell your house, buy a recreational vehicle and travel, but it may not have quite the same comfort and convenience of home. Your kids may be welcoming and ask you to move into their home, but you value your independence and don’t want to become a burden to them. Your best option might be downsizing to a luxurious, full-service continuing care retirement community, where you’ll make many new friends and have so much fun!