by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
In Oakland Township, Michigan, not too far from Rochester Hills and Detroit, a community is embroiled in a battle over senior living options. Back in 2012, the township’s officials approved a proposed senior development called Blossom Ridge, which would be built by...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
When most people think of senior housing, they probably only consider the choices they have with assisted living. But not all seniors need such comprehensive nursing care, especially if they are still healthy and active. In fact, many are simply looking for an easier...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
Most seniors who plan to enter elder care in either an independent or assisted living home know that they have several different options to keep in mind. From non-profit assisted living that covers the basic medical needs of older people to for-profit homes in...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Although over 1 million Americans are taking advantage of senior living options, a surprising number of men and women still do not know that there are options at all. Many aging Americans do not realize that, in addition to high quality senior assisted living homes,...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
There are more options for seniors now than ever before. Today, Americans 55 and up can choose from age-qualified neighborhoods or active aging communities, niche aging communities, communities with luxury amenities, and more. Palm Springs, Calif., for instance, is...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
“Staying physically active can protect seniors against the effects of brain damage, including movement abilities,” a March 11 Medical Daily article reports about a study recently published in Neurology. Certain types of brain damage and mental deterioration can...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
The decision to place your parents in a senior living community, or to enter one yourself, can be a difficult one. Because there are so many different kinds of senior living options that offer so many different levels of care, at some point you’ll need to know what...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
On Thursday, March 30 technology giants Apple and IBM announced an important collaboration. The tech companies are pairing up to develop iPads specifically for the aging population all around the world. The iPads start with “Apple’s existing accessibility features —...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
More than 77 million Baby Boomers will retire over the next 20 years — and that means there are more retired, senior Americans just about every day. Researchers and senior care professionals are paying close attention to this sharp increase and doubling their focus on...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
As they say, times are a changin’ — and that is certainly true when it comes to the aging population and technology. While iPads and Apple Watches may have the wow factor, some technologies may completely change the way we grow old. Here is a glimpse at just a few of...
