Navigating the Change: How to Move a Loved One into Independent Living
The transition to independent living is a significant step in life. For a loved one making this change, it often marks a new chapter—one filled with opportunities but also understandable anxieties and uncertainties. Whether this move is driven by a desire for a simpler lifestyle, health considerations, or social opportunities, your support is crucial in […]
Why Independent Living Could Be the Right Choice for Your Parents
As our parents age, we are often confronted with the delicate responsibility of ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. The transition to a different living arrangement can be a complex and emotionally charged decision, especially when our parents have lived independently for most of their lives. However, as their needs evolve, finding […]
Independent Living Amenities: Enhancing Your Loved One’s Quality of Life
As our loved ones age, ensuring their quality of life becomes a paramount concern. Independent living amenities offer a solution that promotes autonomy, safety, and well-being for seniors. These amenities encompass a wide range of services and features designed to support individuals in maintaining their independence while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. In this article, we […]
Friendship Matters: Tips for Encouraging Social Engagement in Seniors Life
In the twilight years of life, social engagement and friendship become increasingly essential for maintaining a sense of fulfillment and overall well-being among seniors. As individuals age, various life changes, such as retirement, the loss of loved ones, or physical limitations, can lead to social isolation and loneliness. However, fostering meaningful connections and encouraging seniors […]
How to Choose the Perfect Independent Living Community for Your Loved One
As our loved ones age, there comes a time when considerations about their living arrangements become crucial. Independent living communities provide an excellent option for seniors who desire an active and social lifestyle while maintaining their autonomy. However, choosing the perfect independent living community requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure it aligns with […]
Your Retirement Can Be Perfect
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
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 […]
Retirement Living: What You Should Know
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. […]
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 […]
Superfoods
Seniors have a higher need for nutrient-rich foods, or superfoods, that have a lower salt content. Because of this lowered salt content, people think that it means that their food will have a blander flavor. With the addition of healthier herbs and spices, salt can be minimized to its lowest need, and your food can […]
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 […]
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. […]
Why People With Dementia Need Fitness
Every year that goes by, more information is released about what can be done to prevent it dementia or treat it, as well as information on possible cures. One recent study has concluded that fitness can help reduce the symptoms of dementia. The study reported a 30% increase in mental ability over a one-year time […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Power of Blueberries
You may be unaware of the fact that July is National Blueberry Month. These small little berries can pack a nutritional punch unlike any other berry out there. Blueberries are a healthy alternative snack for everyone, but seniors will find lots of benefits from eating them. Brief History This wonderful celebration of this powerhouse of […]
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
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, […]
Creating a Succulent Garden
Gardening is one of the great pastimes. There’s something calming about tending to a garden, watching it grow, and reveling in its beauty. This time of year, the spring, gardening is something that many do because of the ideal weather. But, there are also types of gardening that can be done indoors that can bring […]
Guide to Low-Maintenance Indoor Gardening
Dance Your Way to Better Health
Dancing is an amazing way to spend some time having fun. But, did you know that there are also a lot of health benefits linked with dancing that could benefit seniors? Those that participate in dance are doing more than just swaying to the beat, they may actually be prolonging their lives, as well. Benefits […]
Unique Ways Senior Can Exercise This Winter
The winter months are generally a great time to spend indoors, enjoying the company of family and friends and indulging in large amounts of food. A lot of people tend not to exercise as much during the winter months because of the weather and their busy holiday schedules. There are many reasons for seniors to […]
7 Apps For Seniors
With more and more seniors using smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets, app developers are creating very useful, simple apps that can make the lives of seniors easier. Below you’ll find a list of innovative apps that seniors can download for either free or relatively cheap. The apps will be split into both Android phones and […]
When is it Time to Give Up the Keys?
Time to Give Up the Keys? 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 […]
7 Products to Make the Lives of Seniors Easier
Making Senior Life Easier It’s common knowledge that as we get older things can become harder to accomplish. While not always the case, most seniors find that what used to be a simple task, now lends a little more effort. Some things can even be a downright struggle. Finding solutions to make the everyday tasks […]
5 Unique Ways to Exercise
Staying Fit in Your Senior Years Is Essential Staying fit in your senior years is essential to having a healthy, active lifestyle. Adding fitness into your daily life has never been easier. Below you’ll find a list of a few different ways to have a lot of fun while sneaking some exercise in. Dancing Lessons […]
