It’s important to be properly prepared for disaster throughout all stages of life, but there are some extra considerations for emergency preparedness as we age. Educate Yourself The first step to being ready for an emergency is to learn about natural disasters that could occur in your community. Reach out to leaders in your community [...]

Finding the right care for yourself or a loved one in their time of need can be difficult. Finding a community that fits your lifestyle, desires, care needs, and personality can be challenging, to say the least. It may take more than one visit to a particular community before you’re ready to make a decision. During [...]

As seniors enter their golden years, there are many mindset shifts and things that need to be discussed. Difficult conversations often occur and important decisions need to be made for the future.  Many people don’t like to think about the fact that they may lose the capacity to deal with financial, legal, and healthcare decisions [...]

There comes a point in nearly every older adult’s life where they have a discussion with their adult children about their future and what care will look like for them as they age. They often decide between aging in place and joining a senior living community.  Some people may resist change and want to stay [...]

Summer is in full swing. With it comes picnics, outdoor events, gardening, fishing, and other outdoor activities. While sun safety is a thoroughly-discussed topic when it comes to UV protection, heat safety is less of a hot topic. Nonetheless, it’s an important part of summer safety, especially for seniors.  Too much heat is not [...]

Warm weather has arrived at our Regency at Augusta community and we’ve taken every advantage of it. We had a very busy and exciting May!  May 4th was National Golf Day and our resident family enjoyed teeing it up for a big day of golf games. You can see a video clip of the [...]

Whether in a professional or family-care setting, caregivers make a positive difference in the lives of the seniors they work with. They provide compassionate, loving, and patient care and help seniors improve their quality of life.  By 2060, it is estimated that there could be almost 100 million seniors in the United States compared to [...]

A senior living community is simply a place where older adults live. There are various options for these communities and each one provides a different  type of service. Choosing the right one is established by considering the lifestyle and healthcare needs of the residents. There are many reasons someone may choose to move into a [...]

Roses are red. Violets are blue. We are excited that Spring is here and the flowers are in bloom. April was National Garden Month and the Regency at Augusta resident family celebrated with flowers, of course. We also spent time outdoors helping our bee friends by planting some pollinators to kick off gardening season. [...]

In the United States, Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death and the 5th most common cause of disability in people over 65. It is estimated that there are more than 470,000 Americans living with the disease. Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological disease, which means it worsens over time as nerve cells [...]