Summer brings lots of sunshine, vacations, and fun. It’s also a time many seniors in Independent Living communities look forward to because there are several activities tailored to their individual needs. In this blog post, we will show you five summer activities you can enjoy as a senior in Independent Living. At Conservatory Senior Living,…
As a retiree, deciding to enjoy the rest of your retirement either in the comfort of your home or senior living apartments requires critical thought, research, and planning. While retirement may be a phase of exploration for some, others might not experience anything as fulfilling as they imagined. Moving to an independent living community offers…
To drive or not to drive? That may be the question, but the answer will depend largely on whom you ask. Posed to an 80-year-old, the answer will surely be a resounding “yes!!” If you ask their kids you may well get a different response. Let’s face it –driving a car means independence for…
It is no coincidence that many people begin to focus on faith and religious beliefs as they age. Not only do they have more time to ponder what those beliefs are, but often religion and spirituality are tremendous coping mechanisms as we get older. Faith in the God of our choosing can be a tremendous…
When we formally retire from our professional careers and begin living out our “golden years,” sometimes we find that we aren’t quite ready to completely stop working. For the lucky ones among us, at some point we find a job or a career that is or becomes our passion, and enables us to feel like…