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Caring for the Caregiver: Why Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First Matters

In any airline safety briefing, the instruction is always to “put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others.” This image powerfully illustrates a concept essential for caregiving: to best care for others, caregivers must first care for themselves. This principle can feel counterintuitive, especially when taking care of aging parents or other loved… Continue reading Caring for the Caregiver: Why Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First Matters

How Can a Senior Retirement Community Serve Older People Who Are Solo-Agers?

What are some of the issues unique to solo-agers? Growing older can be a complex journey, especially when navigating it alone. For those who are single, widowed, or without children, the experience of aging can bring unique challenges that add an extra layer of burden. Understanding these difficulties and exploring solutions can help us face… Continue reading How Can a Senior Retirement Community Serve Older People Who Are Solo-Agers?

Right Place, Right Time

What does it mean to age in place? The concept of Aging in Place is constantly in today’s media. Rarely do we think about what that really means. The first and obvious question is, “Age in what place?” the space one lives in may or may not be suitable for the long term. Do you… Continue reading Right Place, Right Time