Living life to its fullest potential, and to the best of your ability, is important at any age. But when you reach retirement age, your abilities change, your needs grow, and living an active lifestyle becomes much more challenging. When this happens, people start to think about the prospect of senior living communities. And though… Read more
When you first started planning for retirement, how did you envision spending your retirement years? Maintenance-free? Stress free? Having more time to do the activities you enjoy or maybe trying new hobbies? If retirement living isn’t “living” up to its fullest potential, whether that’s because you’re trying to maintain an older house, or certain activities… Read more
It is a well-known fact that exercise can benefit people of all ages. Actually, exercise, in combination with stretching and a healthy diet, can improve your flexibility, help you build muscle mass (which naturally decreases as we age) and benefit your mental wellness. Did you know that regular exercise can also help you manage certain… Read more
Need help choosing the right time to move into a retirement community? Though the decision is entirely up to you and will depend on your unique needs and situation, there are certain times of the year when moving tends to be a little easier on you, your family, and even your finances. After a long… Read more
Your home is your sanctuary. It supports your lifestyle, meets all your needs, and provides you with joy and satisfaction. At least, it did when you were younger. The truth is as we age, our needs change, and the mundane tasks we do around the house (i.e. cleaning, laundry, and maintenance) start to become harder… Read more
We all love the comfort of our homes, but if your home is starting to feel more like an obstacle course, you might start to see it as less of a warm, inviting space and more of a tripping hazard. There are many reasons why people fall at home: It may be as simple as… Read more
What Is the Difference between Dementia and Age-Related Memory Loss?
Whether you’re a child caring for an aging parent or a personal care assistant of an older client, you may have questions about how to tell the difference between dementia and age-related memory loss. As each of us grows older, we may experience forgetfulness or sudden lapses in memory, such as forgetting where we left… Read more
In the 21st episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series, we continue to learn about our resident’s rich life stories. Mark McNeary, General Counsel for Primrose Retirement Communities, visits with Kathleen M., resident at the Primrose Retirement Community in Racine (Mt. Pleasant), Wisconsin. Kathleen shares how her nursing degrees led her from her homeland… Read more
In the twentieth episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series, we continue to learn about our resident’s rich life stories. Jim Thares, Primrose Retirement Communities Founder and CEO, visits with David and Darlene N., residents at the Primrose Retirement Community in Stillwater, Oklahoma. David and Darlene share with Jim about their memories from their… Read more
