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NEWS & SENIOR LIVING ARTICLES

Senior living articles and insights from Friends Village

Welcome to our information hub with resources for seniors, caregivers and families connected with Friends Village.
10 Early Signs of Dementia

10 Early Signs of Dementia

Identify Early Signs of Dementia and Learn About Treatment Options  In order to identify something, you must first understand what it is. Dementia is more than just forgetting where you put the car keys. It is a decrease in cognitive functions of thinking,...

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6 Senior Safety Tips for Fall and Accident Prevention

6 Senior Safety Tips for Fall and Accident Prevention

As we get older, our bodies change and don’t bounce back quite how they used to. Sleeping just a little bit different can leave your back and neck aching for days. But another common concern for older adults is falling, with one out of four in the United States...

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How to stay active indoors during the winter

How to stay active indoors during the winter

If you’re someone who loves to go for long walks or jogs, winter might feel a bit constraining. But there are still plenty of indoor exercises for seniors to keep you active and invigorated throughout the colder months. Here are four winter fitness ideas for seniors...

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New Year’s resolutions for a happy, healthy 2024

New Year’s resolutions for a happy, healthy 2024

As we get closer to ringing in the new year, many people start thinking about what they want to achieve in 2024. There are lots of ways we can improve our lives, and there are many options for implementing healthy routines for older adults. Here are 5 resolutions to...

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Fun holiday activities for friends and family

Fun holiday activities for friends and family

4 Festive Activities for Seniors During the Holidays  December is full of holidays for everyone, from Christmas and Hanukkah to New Year’s Eve. December is a time of celebration, community, and joy. FellowshipLIFE invites you to take part in the festive season with...

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Health Benefits of Crafts for Seniors

Health Benefits of Crafts for Seniors

Health Benefits of Crafts for Seniors Retirement is the chance to do all the things you never had time for before. Travel. Play golf. Read. Spend time on crafts. Crafting is more than just an Etsy side hustle. FellowshipLIFE communities recognize the importance crafts...

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5 Small Space Decorating Tips

5 Small Space Decorating Tips

5 Tips to Make Your Senior Living Space Cozy Moving to a senior living community often means downsizing. And if the move wasn’t enough, now you have to figure out how to decorate your new space to make it feel like home. While decorating a smaller space might be a new...

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7 Tips for an Easy Assisted Living Move

7 Tips for an Easy Assisted Living Move

7 Tips to Make the Move to Assisted Living Easier  You’ve decided it’s time to make a change in your life and move to Assisted Living. And by choosing one of FellowshipLIFE’s continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), this may be the last move you ever have to...

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4 Common Foot Concerns for Older Adults

4 Common Foot Concerns for Older Adults

Did you know that more than 1 in 4 adults 65 years or older fall each year? And as you get older, the risk of falling and how much a fall can impact your health rises. To help prevent falls, you want to make sure you have a strong foundation. Where to start? By taking...

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Healthy and Tasty Eating in Retirement

Healthy and Tasty Eating in Retirement

Eating Healthy — and Well — in Retirement If you are what you eat, then you should focus on making what you eat both healthy and good. Afterall, no one wants to be considered boring, and your food shouldn’t be either. And, if you call a FellowshipLIFE Community your...

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What Is Enhanced Assisted Living?

What Is Enhanced Assisted Living?

In senior living, there are different levels of care. What care level is best for you is based on your individual needs. While staying as independent as possible for as long as possible is ideal, as we age, we all need a little help. In fact, 1 in 5 adults 85 and...

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