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How To Downsize
by Judy Baxter, Marketing Director – Westchester Village of Lenexa Downsizing (spring cleaning or purging) is a common topic of many conversations. The idea is to eliminate items no longer needed, wanted, or used. Some find the process exciting while others are overwhelmed by it. In my 12 years of professional experience, I’ve guided guide…
5 Questions to Ask Before Moving to Aged Care
Things to consider before selecting a Senior Living facility Moving to a senior living community comes with many considerations. It’s a life change, potential expense, and can be instigated by health decline or emergency. When you consider the size and impact of this decision, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, it’s where you or…
7 Signs You or Your Loved One Is Ready to Move to Assisted Living
Keeping an eye on the changes that indicate it is time for a move to a senior living community This may be the first time you’ve had the thought: the time has come for a move. Or maybe you or your loved one has already moved into independent living in a senior living community, but…
What You Need to Know When Considering a Move Into a CCRC
What Is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)? If you have researched residential options post-retirement, you may have come across the term CCRC and wondered what it meant. A Continuing Care Retirement Community is the gold standard of aged care, offering residents the opportunity to “age in place.” What this means is that residents have…
Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Taking a look at how pets can offer health benefits to their aging owners Pet ownership is common amongst families of all types, so have we ever stopped to ask the question: why? Yes, we love our furry friends, but there are underlying scientific reasons why humans have taken care of pets all this time….
Protect Yourself From Senior Scams
It’s estimated that senior citizens are robbed of nearly $3 billion a year in financial scams. This crime is often considered “the crime of the 21st Century.” So we’d like to shed light on this horrible fraud that is affecting an estimated 10,000 seniors a day. Why do scammers target seniors? According to the FBI,…