Nothing is as comforting and familiar to us as home. Our homes represent so much: They're where we raise children and mark their growth on door frames, where we host family dinners for the holidays, and where we make a lifetime of memories. What may best illustrate...
The wise naturalist and philosopher John Muir once said, "Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." Of course, you can glimpse the world's beauty through your car window, but there's nothing like the breathtaking experience of taking a walk...
One of the more difficult conversations for adult children is how to talk to parents about assisted living. Very often, an aging parent is the last one to recognize or admit they need more help and that living alone is no longer safe or prudent. So what's the best way...
One of the newest innovations in rehabilitation is a painless treatment called Redcord Neurac. The method is groundbreaking, but the logic is amazingly simple. Physical therapists have long realized that eliminating the effect of gravity on painful joints and muscles...
More than 1 million Americans, and 6 million people worldwide, have Parkinson's disease. At least 60,000 people are newly diagnosed every year, making Parkinson's disease one of the most common brain diseases, second only to Alzheimer's disease. Yet there are...
Whether it's you or an older adult in your family who's needing more help with activities of daily living, there's really no one-size-fits-all solution. Because each person's needs are unique, it's not a black-and-white choice between Assisted Living and In-Home...
If you're a birder or a twitcher, you already know why bird-watching is such an enjoyable—and popular—pastime for all ages. It gets you out into nature; it's good for your mental, emotional and physical health; and it's a great way to make new friends (like birds of a...
You're moving into a one-bedroom private apartment. Congratulations! Now, how do you make it feel like home? For smart ideas on how to decorate your one-bedroom apartment, we've got helpful suggestions that will make small spaces feel like big living. Because while...
Having a dog as a companion can bring a great deal of joy and fulfillment into a senior's life. If you're thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, we've got tips on choosing the best dogs for seniors and why it makes sense to live in a dog-friendly community....
All of us at Fellowship Senior Living are proud that our Skilled Nursing at Fellowship Village has earned U.S. News & World Report's 2020-21 Best Nursing Homes Award. It's a pretty big deal, because of the 364 nursing homes in New Jersey, only 63—or about...
The senior living landscape has been evolving over the past several years, as a new generation of older adults continues to expect much more than continuing care from retirement communities. No longer are seniors willing to accept the outdated expectation to retire,...
If you consult lists like U.S. News & World Report's 2020-21 Best Places to Retire in the U.S., you'll notice those perennially sunshiney states—not New Jersey—tend to top the list. But New Jersey towns like Basking Ridge in Bernards Township are quietly gaining...