Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: Understanding the Differences

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As individuals age, there comes a point when housing needs may evolve to better suit changing lifestyles and health conditions. Two common options for seniors are independent living and assisted living. While both provide support and care, they cater to distinct preferences and requirements. In this article, we’ll delve into the key differences between independent […]

Navigating the Emotional Journey of Placing a Parent in Senior Living

How to Get Through Moving A Parent Into A Senior Living Community

The decision to place a parent in senior living is undoubtedly one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person or family can make. It’s a complex and often heart-wrenching decision that involves considerations of health, safety, and the overall well-being of your loved one. This emotional journey is unique for each family, but there […]

Finding Peace of Mind: How Senior Living Can Improve Your Family’s Life

How Senior Living Communities Can Help Not Just Your Parents, But Your Whole Family

As our loved ones age, the challenges of providing adequate care and ensuring their well-being become increasingly complex. Balancing the demands of work, personal life, and caregiving can take a toll on families, often leading to stress and feelings of inadequacy. In such circumstances, senior living communities emerge as not just a practical solution but […]

Senior Living Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

Why Senior Living Could Be The Best Thing for Your Parent

As the population ages, senior living has become an increasingly important topic. However, along with the growing interest, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding senior living that can influence people’s decisions and perceptions. In this article, we will debunk some common senior living myths and shed light on the reality of this stage of […]

From Dining to Dancing: How Social Experiences Enrich Independent Living Care

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Independent living is often associated with autonomy, self-sufficiency, and the ability to make personal choices. While these aspects are undeniably crucial, the role of social experiences in enriching independent living is often underestimated. From the communal warmth of shared meals to the liberating joy of dancing, social interactions play a pivotal role in fostering a […]

Your Retirement Can Be Perfect

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You have earned your retirement. It’s a special time in your life. It’s time to relax, experience new things, and have lots of fun. It’s time to do whatever you want to do. Retirement is better at Bonaventure Senior Living. It’s that simple. For some people, however, living in a house can make retirement more […]

Being A Family Caregiver

Being A Family Caregiver

When a senior family member lives at home and has either fallen ill, or developed a cognitive impairment, like dementia, it often falls on the family of that person to help take care of them. Often times, they’re called a family caregiver. This title, as loving as it may sound, unfortunately, it can be a […]

Assisted Living: What You Should Know

Assisted Living What You Should Know

You’re retired now. You want to enjoy it. You don’t want to worry about the quality of care you may need. At Bonaventure Senior Living, our assisted living community will give you the peace of mind that you seek and the quality of retirement that you deserve. You’re going to find dozens and dozens of senior living […]

Retirement Living: What You Should Know

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It’s here! You’ve reached your retirement and you’re ready to settle down and enjoy life on your terms. But, how do you start? What do you do? More importantly, how are you going to enjoy your retirement? With Retirement Living, that’s how! Many seniors find themselves in a predicament that they may have not expected. […]

S.A.D. and Seniors

SAD and Seniors

Feeling a little out of sorts after the holiday season can be a normal thing. However, because the months tend to be darker, with less sunlight, you may also be experiencing something known as S.A.D., or seasonal affective disorder. S.A.D. is a real form of depression that typically begins in late fall and ends roughly […]

Being Creative for Creativity Month

Being Creative for Creativity Month

Being creative is something that every person can relate to. From an early age, people are inherently creative. This is because we need that creativity to explore, understand, and learn. However, as we age, our creativity tends to drop. On the plus side, our creativity never leaves us, even as seniors. In fact, revitalizing it […]

2019 Bonaventure Senior Gift Guide

2019 Bonaventure Senior Gift Guide

Buying a gift for your loved one can be a difficult process. Figuring out what they want, if it’s available, and if it’s affordable can be enough to drive you mad during the holiday season. Then do that for everyone on your Christmas list and it’s enough to induce a sense of panic that can […]

Shop Smarter and Save Money

Shop Smarter and Save Money

Being frugal, especially in your senior years, has a lot of benefits, and can save you money. It allows you to spend your money over a longer time frame. Retirement allows you to do more of the things that you want to do, but without a steady income, it could mean a dwindling bank account. […]

Get Your Appetite Back

Get Your Appetite Back

Not eating as much can be a great thing if you’re on a diet, but loss of appetite is a completely different story, especially for seniors. Seniors require an enhanced diet, rich with vitamins and minerals. This helps keep their bodies in a healthy state, along with exercise. However, when a senior loses their appetite, […]

When Seniors Should Quit Driving

When Seniors Should Quit Driving

Driving gives a sense of freedom. It allows you to go wherever you want without having to worry about how you’ll get there. Unfortunately, as we age our senses can diminish, making driving rather unsafe. So when is it time to stop driving? Unusual Driving Indicators When you drive you have to understand a huge […]

Facebook Cheat Sheet for Seniors

Facebook Cheat Sheet for Seniors

There are over 2.41 billion users on Facebook, as of June 2019. A total of 1.59 billion people in the world logon to Facebook on a daily basis. To top off these staggering numbers, a total of 41% of people aged 65 or older uses Facebook on a daily basis. This is a worldwide figure. […]

Getting the Most Out of Fall

Getting the Most Out of Fall

With fall right around the corner, it’s almost time to pull out the sweaters and cuddle up with a warm cup of hot cocoa or apple cider. However, there’s quite a lot more to do during the fall months that can bring seniors great happiness and pleasure. Harvest Festivals All around the country harvest festivals […]

World Alzheimer’s Month

World Alzheimer’s Month

Every September, there’s an international campaign to raise awareness for, and challenge the stigma that surrounds, dementia. More specifically, Alzheimer’s disease. September is World Alzheimer’s Month. History of World Alzheimer’s Month World Alzheimer’s Month began back in 2012, in order to unite the globe under one cause. The awareness month brings together world leaders, people […]

Your Life Story

Your Life Story

You have had years of experiences, decades of memories, and probably have one grand story to tell. Unfortunately, quite frequently, those stories are lost to time. Preserving your memories can be a gift that many don’t consider, but would love to have. We’ve put together some different ideas for preserving your story for your future […]

The Downsides to Living Alone

The Downsides to Living Alone

More and more seniors are choosing to live in senior living communities. Why? Because living alone in your senior years can be a daunting thing, for not only your physical health and social health, but also for your mental health. Health Risks of Living Alone One of the biggest risks of living alone is falling. […]

What Makes a Good Retirement?

What Makes a Good Retirement

It’s here! Your retirement. You have worked your whole life and now you’re ready for some relaxation, fun, and spending time with family and friends. But, it’s a lot to take in. What makes a good retirement? We have the answer for you! Facts Let’s begin with some facts: Did you know that nearly one-third […]

5 Unique Senior Spring Activities

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Spring is in the air. This is the best time of year to get outside and do something before the heat of the summer takes over. If you’re one of the people that likes to take advantage of spring, then you probably already have the regular activities covered, like: gardening, a trip to a park, […]

National Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people don’t realize the importance of mental health. Lots of people discuss the benefits of diet and exercise, which can affect mental health to some degree, but are mainly focused on physical health. The health of the mind, mental health, is often overlooked. This is unfortunate because […]

Bonaventure Makes Retirement Better

Bonaventure Makes Retirement Better

Your retirement is a special time in your life. It’s time to relax, experience new things, and have lots of fun. It’s time to do whatever you want to do. For some people, however, living in a house can make retirement more of a burden than a gift. Housework, yard work, numerous bills, lack of […]

Effectively Downsizing

Effectively Downsizing

Deciding to move out of your home and into a senior living community can be a difficult decision. Not only do you have to look for a new place to move, but you then have to decide what to do with all the stuff you’ve amassed over the years. Downsizing doesn’t have to be difficult. […]