Cataracts and Protecting Your Eyes As You Age You probably know friends or relatives that have undergone cataract surgery. It seems to be a common thing as we age. Statistics show that half of those over 75 have impaired vision due to clouding of the lens in one or both eyes, known as cataracts.
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December 9, 2022
Five Focus Areas for Year End Financial Planning
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to review your finances. Five financial topics to review: 2022 Spending It’s likely that inflation has taken a toll on your finances. Knowing how you are spending your money is a good start to understand what actions you may want to take going
December 5, 2022
Respite Care
Image by gpointstudio on Freepic Do you need a break from caregiving? Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or a month. The most popular respite services are home care, adult day services and stay by the day in a senior living community. Short-term care Respite
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
October 5, 2022
Assisted Living and Long Term Care Costs
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Costs Cost of Care The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports annually the cost of caring for seniors in the US, and more specifically by state and by area. In their most recent survey of 2021 costs reported in February of 2022, a private room in a nursing home in
October 3, 2022
Therapy Services in Senior Housing
Therapy Services in Senior Housing Therapy is a hot topic for older adults. Most people will go to a Medicare certified transitional care unit after a health event for rehabilitation. In this setting it is often daily and more intense. Therapy usually lasts anywhere from two weeks to three months. After progress stops so will
September 10, 2022
SOULcial Salute
Samantha Lenz, Fitness Specialist, Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge, West St. Paul It was love that got Samantha into senior fitness at Walker Westwood in November 2020. She and her husband are Minnesota and Wisconsin natives but their west and east careers had them nearly 1,100 miles apart. The answer was the Twin Cities. That and
September 8, 2022
Health Benefits of Moving to Senior Living
Health Beneftis of Moving to Senior Living September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging gracefully and with health means something different to each of us. What does it mean to you? This article focuses on three health benefits of moving to senior living: Nutrition, Socialization and Access to Health Care. Nutrition When a senior lives alone
September 8, 2022
Senior Housing Focus on Fitness
Senior Housing Focus on Fitness One of the key components to wellbeing is fitness. Moving your body for physical activity has many physical benefits. Increased energy, better sleep, lower blood pressure, and overall happiness are just a few. Senior living communities recognize this benefit. Because of this, many now offer different ways for residents to
August 1, 2022
Dining in Senior Housing
Dining in Senior Housing Everyone enjoys sitting down to a good meal and they always taste better when enjoyed with family or friends. When you are dining in senior housing, knowing what to expect can make your experience even better. Here are some facts that you may find helpful. Menus and Options Here are a