Did you know that chronic loneliness affects more than 8 million seniors in the United States? Being lonely – lacking sympathetic, friendly company or being without company – is often considered to be a “silent killer.” For the 28% of seniors who currently live alone, the lack of social interaction is considered more of a […]
Questions to Ask for Your Senior Care Plan
Did you know that 87% of adults over the age of 65 want to stay in their current home as they age? The truth is, this may not be the best option. As you progress through your aging journey, your needs could change. That’s why so many older adults start creating senior care plan after […]
5 Tips On How to Talk to Your Parents About Senior Living
5 Tips On How to Talk to Your Parents About Senior Living Some of the most important conversations we need to have with the seniors we love are often the most difficult ones. And talking to your parents about senior living qualifies as one of these. You’ve picked up on the signs that it might […]
Top Home Staging Tips for Sellers
Easy Home Staging Tips for a Faster Sale Congratulations, you’re selling your home and moving on to the next exciting chapter in your life. Whether you’re downsizing or moving to a senior living community, when selling your home, you want the buyers to value the house just as much as you do, both emotionally and […]
Dietary Guidelines for Seniors
How to Eat Right in Your Golden Years What if you walked into Mom or Dad’s kitchen and found 10 boxes of cereal and nothing else? The truth is, many older adults struggle with preparing and eating nutritious meals, with those living alone either eating too little or too much, often heavily processed, food. Besides […]
Medication Help for Seniors
How Does a Pharmacist Help Older Adults? It’s easy to forget just how important a pharmacist can be for senior care. Many age-related conditions often require multiple medications. In fact, 39% of US adults over the age of 65 take more than five prescription medications daily. Keeping track of when these medications should be taken, […]
The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults
Immunizations for Older Adults: Why It’s Important to Stay Current Keeping up with immunizations is an important part of health care, especially for older adults. Immune systems tend to weaken as we age and it becomes harder for our bodies to fight off infection. In fact, adults over the age of 65 comprise over half […]
What to Look for in a 55+ Community
What to Look for in a 55+ Community It doesn’t matter how young or old you are. Deciding where you would like to live is a big deal! Will you feel comfortable in your new home? Are you going to like your neighbors? Are they going to like you? Is there someone nearby in case […]
DWD Awards Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant to Luther Manor
DWD Awards Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant to Luther Manor The grant will support skills development and customized training. Luther Manor is one of ten state employers awarded a Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant for their strategy to address high rates of employee turnover with retention through leadership development. The senior care industry operates with workforce shortages […]
Talking to Loved Ones About Senior Living
How to Talk to Your Parents or Loved Ones About Senior Living When discussing the move to senior living with your older loved ones, it’s important to be prepared. Your mom or dad will most likely have questions and objections related to the move. It’s a big decision and it is important they are involved! […]