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An estimated 53 million American adults were unpaid caregivers in 2020. That’s according to the Caregiving in the U.S. study released by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Of those 53 million caregivers, an estimated 41.8 million were caring for someone age 50 or older. This number is only expected to rise as the …

Your health and well-being is of the utmost importance, especially as you get older. You need to be sure that all of your needs are being provided for. Often, that means finding a retirement community that provides senior health services. Finding a provider that can meet your specific needs is sometimes easier said than done. …

It’s never too early to start having conversations about what your retirement living preferences are. There are a number of available options and different ideal scenarios for everyone. Whether you or a loved one are just beginning to think about your next chapter or are on the fence between different retirement living options, here are …

Serving as a caregiver is a loving job, but a tough one. The mental, physical and emotional toll of caregiving can result in caregiver burnout if you don’t take time to prioritize your own needs every now and then. In fact, 23% of unpaid American caregivers report that the strain of caregiving has made their …

When it comes to the matter of where you want to spend your golden years, you may not know where to start. If your search has led you to explore the senior living communities in your area, you may be wondering what distinguishes one senior living community from another. We can help answer that for …

At best, memory issues can be frustrating. At worst, memory issues can be a sign of Alzheimer’s or dementia. But how can you tell the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and more troubling memory loss? And how can you support someone who is experiencing memory difficulties? We discuss both below. Signs & symptoms of Alzheimer’s …

At The Waterford, ensuring the health and well-being of our residents is a top priority. And that begins as soon as you move in. To us, well-being includes providing opportunities to support physical, spiritual and mental wellness year-round. It’s not uncommon to hear questions about memory care, mental health and mental acuity among older adults, …

Few people, if any, want to work forever. Most dream of being able to retire, spending their days doing what they want to do rather than what they have to do. To make that dream a reality requires planning. You must ask yourself where you want to spend your retirement and how you want to …

In the United States, more than 795,000 people have a stroke every year. It’s important to understand the signs and symptoms of stroke in order to act quickly. It’s also important to remember that a stroke can be beatable. The American Stroke Association reports more than 7 million stroke survivors living in the U.S. As …