January Activities

Heart Health Month at Northridge Village February is Heart Health Month — a time to focus on simple, everyday habits that support cardiovascular wellness. Maintaining heart health doesn’t require drastic changes. Small, consistent choices can make a meaningful difference over time. At Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa, we encourage residents to prioritize wellness in ways…

You recently found out that your aging parents can’t live on their own anymore, so you’re now left with a difficult decision: do you look for a senior living center or attempt to care for them yourself? As you think back on all the ways your parents helped you, you decide to try and help…

Do you still live where you grew up as a child? Chances are you don’t–only 42% of Americans live in or near their hometown.  So as your parents get older and need medical assistance and support, you have a difficult choice: do you move them closer to you or leave them where they are? This…

In 2021, nearly 100,000 elderly adults fell victim to scams that cost them nearly $2 billion. The scam industry is growing every year, so everyone must learn how to spot a scam from a mile away. Unfortunately, scams are constantly becoming more sophisticated, and scammers often target people they see as most vulnerable or those…

As we or our loved ones age, it’s natural for needs to change. What once felt manageable — maintaining a home, preparing meals, or driving to appointments — can become increasingly challenging over time. One of the most difficult decisions families face is determining when it’s time to transition to assisted living. This decision often…