“Sit up straight.” Stand up straight.” You heard it as a child. You said it countless times as a parent. Now, it is even more critical to maintain good posture as you age. Theresa Marko, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist in New York, stresses the importance of...
Where do you see yourself in five years? It is the clichéd job-interview question we all have faced. Now, when you are retired, planning for the future is just as relevant. No one wants to think about a time when they cannot do everything themselves, but for most of...
It is widely acknowledged that exercise is good for your physical and mental health, but did you know the way you exercise also has a significant impact on both? There is growing evidence pointing to the benefits of group exercise for older adults. A recent Japanese...
Making the move to an active adult community is a big decision. Will you make friends? Does the community feature amenities and activities that can keep you moving, engaged and inspired? When you’re weighing your options, you need to do your homework, visit the...
Ask around about life plan communities, and you’ll hear plenty of strong opinions. Unfortunately, there are a lot of senior living myths. We’re going to explode eight of the most common myths once and for all: 1. Life plan communities are for the elderly and frail. 2....
There are a lot of blog posts and articles out there about “questions to ask when researching assisted living communities” or “checklist for when you tour an Assisted Living community.” These are great resources, but at FellowshipLIFE, we think there’s more to how to...