Winter brings cozy evenings, holiday celebrations, and beautiful snowy landscapes. For older adults, though, winter weather also brings real health risks that deserve attention. Each year during the winter months, emergency departments see approximately 13 falls on snow or ice per 10,000 visits. Adults over 65 account for nearly one-quarter of these incidents. Even regions […]
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When exploring housing options for retirement, many adults assume their only choices are staying in their current home or moving to a nursing facility. According to recent research, 77 percent of adults over the age of 50 prefer to remain in their own homes as they age. However, “home” can take many forms. Senior apartment
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Today’s older adults are living remarkably different lives from previous generations. Research presented by Earth reveals that older adults today have significantly better physical and cognitive functioning compared to those at the same age 30 years ago. Not only are modern seniors healthier, but they also report fewer depressive symptoms and greater life satisfaction. This
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Are you buying or renting? Searching for senior condos for sale near you or exploring rental apartments is one of the biggest decisions in retirement. This choice affects your finances, lifestyle, and daily happiness for years to come. The confusion is understandable. Terms like townhomes and condos, rental apartments, and senior living communities all blend
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Residents at Magnolia Place of Roswell enjoy a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration in Roswell, GA, complete with games, music, and furry friends. Oktoberfest came alive at Magnolia Place of Roswell with residents leading the way in games, music, and fun with dogs. The celebration began with a lively dog show, where residents and guests watched as
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Getting older is an accomplishment, and with it comes new choices about how to live well. According to the Pew Research Center, 27 percent of adults ages 60 and older in the U.S. live alone. Many take pride in this independence, but living alone is only one way to enjoy autonomy. For others, true independence
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Residents at South Hill Village in Spokane, WA, recently hosted two guests. The Spokane Mounted Patrol brought Norwegian Fjord horses—Beylah and Dolly, a mother-daughter duo—to visit the community. What Research Says About Animal Therapy for Seniors A study in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics found that animal therapy helps reduce depression, loneliness, stress, and
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Taking Action Against Alzheimer’s The residents of Evergreen Place are taking one step at a time to beat Alzheimer’s. The community joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Frontier Field to support nearly 7 million Americans living with the disease. Residents, staff, friends, and neighbors came together as a team to contribute
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Life Enrichment Directors from across the country gathered in Lake Tahoe this fall for three days of learning, laughing, and line dancing. The 2025 Life Enrichment Director Conference was Pegasus Senior Living’s inaugural event, and the energy made it clear that this would not be the last. Inspire, Connect, Elevate in Lake Tahoe Vice President
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Resident Bill A. shares his passion for photography at The Seasons of Reno in Nevada, showing how lifelong hobbies bring joy and connection at every stage of life. At 92, Bill A. still lights up when he’s behind the camera. A proud Navy veteran and resident of The Seasons of Reno, Bill has spent decades
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