When you think about your retirement future, do you picture yourself mowing the lawn, cleaning your house and running yourself to medical appointments? And if you fall or get sick, will you be able to take care of yourself? Thoughts like these can feel overwhelming....
The decision to move to a senior living community should never be made lightly. It involves self-reflection about your wants and needs, a fair amount of research and the time and effort to visit communities in person to make sure it's the right fit for your vibrant...
It almost sounds too good to be true, but it's been proven that seniors who make it a priority to participate in social activities and stay connected with others are healthier, happier and live longer than those who don't. In fact, studies have shown that isolation...
Your parents have always been the ones you've turned to for guidance and support. You've always seen them as strong, independent people, never imagining that one day they'd need you to look out for them. But suddenly, your parents have slightly more gray in their...
As your parents age, you will feel a wide range of emotions as you try and understand what they're going through. You may have feelings of fear, frustration, sadness and grief as you notice your parents' changes in demeanor for the first time. The truth is, aging is...
Here at Fellowship Senior Living, the health and safety of residents, Freedom Plan members, staff, and families are our top priority. With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have started implementing serious measures as outlined by the Centers for...
As you get ready for retirement, now is a good time to start preparing to sell your home. You are probably feeling overwhelmed with home maintenance, notice you have rooms in your home you're no longer using and realizing your household monthly costs are too expensive...
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking and Doctor Visits As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying...
When you think about what you want from a dining experience, delicious food and refreshing drinks probably come to mind first. But at Fellowship Senior Living, our dining experience is about so much more than just the food you consume. We pride ourselves on offering...
Building relationships and connecting with the team members and caregivers at your parent's senior living community is very important. After all, these individuals will be the ones providing care to your parent on a daily basis, connecting with them and becoming a...
It can be challenging to tell your parent they need to start preparing for the next chapter of their life. The topic of downsizing can seem foreign to them if they owned and maintained a home their entire adult lives. Your parent may also believe the process to be...
When the time comes for you to make the move into a senior living community, you may not exactly be excited at the thought of leaving your current long-term home. At Fellowship Senior Living, we know that moving into an unfamiliar place can be difficult and can cause...