moments matter

A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

How a Memory Café Benefits Those with Dementia

Posted by The Goodman Group on March 28, 2018

Coffee shops and cafés are great gathering places to unwind and catch up with friends. In fact, they're usually less about coffee than conversation and...

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Topics: Memory Care

Senior Caregivers: Creating a Care Plan for Your Loved Ones

Posted by The Goodman Group on March 21, 2018

In today’s world, you can’t be too prepared. We buy insurance for our homes, our cars, our businesses, and much more. As any insurance risk adjuster would tell...

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Topics: Caregivers

Top Tips for Maintaining Heart Health as We Age

Posted by The Goodman Group on March 14, 2018

A healthy heart is important for anybody. Yet, as we age, it’s even more important to be mindful of our daily habits and how they impact all aspects of our...

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Topics: Nutrition

How to Cope with Caregiver Guilt When Moving Your Loved Ones into Senior Living

Posted by The Goodman Group on January 10, 2018

When Garry Wright moved his beloved wife of more than 30 years into Villa at Terracina Grand, a memory care community in Naples, Florida, he never imagined how...

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Topics: Senior Living, Caregivers

Active Aging: Exercising with Core Stix for Fall Prevention

Posted by The Goodman Group on January 3, 2018

Exercising is an important part of active aging, but some equipment, although all built for safety, is not easy for seniors to use. Many aging adults need more...

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Topics: Fitness

Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Apartments

Posted by The Goodman Group on December 28, 2017

Designed with older adults in mind, senior apartments are a great option for your loved ones who no longer want to maintain their own home, but who don’t yet...

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Topics: Senior Living

Reliving the Nostalgic Days of Radio with a Residents Players Group

Posted by The Goodman Group on December 21, 2017

Back in the day, there was nothing better than gathering the family around the radio for a prime-time show. Before television took over, radio dramas and...

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Topics: Senior Living, Moments Matter

Understanding Senior Living: Breaking Down the Residency Agreement

Posted by The Goodman Group on December 12, 2017

If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to understand what residency agreements are, how they work, and how they can...

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Topics: Senior Living

Senior Independence: How Communities Help Residents Thrive

Posted by The Goodman Group on December 7, 2017

Preserving our independence is important to all of us, especially as we age. Some older adults become concerned that the move to a senior living community...

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Topics: Senior Living

Alzheimer's Care: Tips for Coping With New Behaviors

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 24, 2017

When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you’re likely going to face new challenges and behaviors as the disease progresses. They may start...

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Topics: Memory Care