You know you’re getting old when you look through your car steering wheel, rather than over it OR when you can no longer cut your own toenails OR when you and your teeth don't sleep together. In other words … Getting old(er) is not for sissies. We are in a war with aging.   Read More

This isn’t a job for just one personSuccessful caregiving includes not being afraid to reach out and ask for help. Being a caregiver is a challenging role, and trying to shoulder the responsibility by yourself, often proves to be detrimental to both the person you are caring for, and yourself. This isn’t the job for just one person, despite the fact you may think you are “superman or superwoman”!Let your needs be knownToo often caregivers are afraid to burden others and o...  Read More

Not everyone enjoys exercise but studies do show that seniors who keep physically fit are able to live independently longer, and isn’t that our goal? People who exercise have better balance, and this can help to avoid potentially serious injuries from falling. Furthermore, when you exercise you have more energy so you can do more of the things you enjoy doing, such as spending time with your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – who want you around for a long time.The fact is, it’s ...  Read More

How many of us, have questioned ourselves, about letting our elderly parents drive? It’s a story I hear over and over again, from the families that come to me for advice and counsel. I am the Marketing Director for a wonderful Continuing Care Retirement Community, and have talked with hundreds of families about this very subject.   Read More

Friendships “I feel lucky to live at Arbor Oaks because of the friendships and fellowship here. Gosh, it makes life easy, but the friendships are the number one reason!” –Wanda GreerStaff “It’s a blessing to be here. After getting married, this was the best decision we’ve ever made.   Read More