Exploring the Differences and Determining What’s Right For You What’s in a name? Great question. Medicare and Medicaid sound very similar, but their names give little in the way of answers. When it comes to insurance, the fine print can often make heads spin. Even if you still have health coverage through your employer or…
Exploring the benefits and regulations around owning service dogs Many people are familiar with the concept of Guide Dogs, specifically referring to helpful hounds that aid the blind in everyday tasks. What is a little less understood is the parameters of other types of service animals. Everything from the legality of taking them into restaurants…
Ideas of activities for seniors to enjoy this spring A new season is a great opportunity to form new habits. And, really, what better season is there for a new beginning than spring. Symbolically, of course, this season represents new life. But practically, spring removes some of the challenges of winter with the promise of…
A look at a range of cellular plan options to fit seniors’ needs There is much to consider when looking at the best cell phone plans for seniors. Most importantly is that all seniors are different. There are some who only turn on their phones when they need to make an emergency call from the…
6 Tips to Encourage Secure Surfing of the Internet The internet is a relatively new phenomenon in the context of seniors’ lives. Add that to the fact that it is constantly growing and evolving, it can be downright impossible to stay on top of everything there is to know about surfing the web. And yet,…
by Judy Baxter, Marketing Director – Westchester Village of Lenexa Downsizing (spring cleaning or purging) is a common topic of many conversations. The idea is to eliminate items no longer needed, wanted, or used. Some find the process exciting while others are overwhelmed by it. In my 12 years of professional experience, I’ve guided guide…
Things to consider before selecting a Senior Living facility Moving to a senior living community comes with many considerations. It’s a life change, potential expense, and can be instigated by health decline or emergency. When you consider the size and impact of this decision, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, it’s where you or…
Keeping an eye on the changes that indicate it is time for a move to a senior living community This may be the first time you’ve had the thought: the time has come for a move. Or maybe you or your loved one has already moved into independent living in a senior living community, but…
What Is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)? If you have researched residential options post-retirement, you may have come across the term CCRC and wondered what it meant. A Continuing Care Retirement Community is the gold standard of aged care, offering residents the opportunity to “age in place.” What this means is that residents have…
Taking a look at how pets can offer health benefits to their aging owners Pet ownership is common amongst families of all types, so have we ever stopped to ask the question: why? Yes, we love our furry friends, but there are underlying scientific reasons why humans have taken care of pets all this time….
