What is the Difference Between Senior Living and Nursing Homes?
As our population ages, understanding the options available for senior care becomes increasingly important. Two commonly discussed options are senior living communities and nursing homes. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent distinct types of care and living arrangements, each catering to different needs and preferences. This article will delve into the key […]
Aging with Dignity: How Independent Living Enriches Your Parent’s Life
As the population ages, society faces the challenge of ensuring that our elders live with dignity, comfort, and fulfillment. The traditional family structure, where multiple generations lived under one roof, has given way to more nuclear and geographically dispersed families. Consequently, many elderly individuals find themselves facing the prospect of aging alone or in institutional […]
Tips For Visiting Loved Ones In A Senior Living Community
Visiting loved ones in a senior living community is a meaningful way to maintain and strengthen familial bonds while showing support and love. These visits can be uplifting and enriching for both the residents and their visitors. However, they can also be challenging due to the unique dynamics of senior living environments. To ensure that […]
Active Living, Happy Living: The Perks of Exercise in Independent Living
The journey of life is not just about growing older; it’s about growing wiser, healthier, and more vibrant. One of the most potent tools we have at our disposal to achieve this is exercise. As we transition into independent living, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes increasingly important. Let’s delve into the myriad benefits of exercise […]
Preparing for the Living Transition: Tips for Selling Your Aging Parent’s Home
As our parents age, many of us find ourselves faced with the difficult task of helping them transition out of their family home. Whether it’s due to downsizing, moving into assisted living, or other reasons, selling a parent’s home can be emotionally challenging and logistically complex. However, with careful planning and consideration, this transition can […]
Supporting Your Aging Parent and Family: How Independent Living Can Help You Both
As our loved ones age, the roles often shift, and the dynamics within families undergo significant changes. One of the most challenging transitions is watching our parents grow older and require more assistance with daily tasks. For many adult children, the desire to support aging parents while ensuring their independence and quality of life becomes […]
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: Understanding the Differences
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. […]
