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A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

Making Decisions on Your Own When Your Spouse is No Longer Able

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 14, 2017

Henry and Ruth were married almost 60 years when Ruth entered memory care. Suddenly, all the decisions they used to make as a couple, large and small, fell to...

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Topics: Senior Living, Caregivers

Tour Tips: Questions to Ask When Touring Independent Living Communities

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 10, 2017

Independent living communities are a great option for your aging loved ones who no longer want the responsibilities of maintaining a home. These communities...

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Topics: Senior Living

Tour Tips: Questions to Ask When Visiting Assisted Living Communities

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 3, 2017

Assisted living communities are one of the most popular senior living options available, although with so many choices, it can be tough to know exactly what...

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Topics: Senior Living

Secrets from the Kitchen: Food Tips for Seniors with Diabetes

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 2, 2017

According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four seniors – approximately 12 million people age 65 and older – have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes...

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Topics: Nutrition

Discovering Comfort in a Memory Care Community [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on October 31, 2017

“What gives me hope, is the fact that when Marcia moved here, immediately people surrounded her and bonded with her,” reminisces Garry, the husband of a memory...

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Topics: Memory Care, Videos

Aging in Place Technology: Stay at Home Longer

Posted by The Goodman Group on October 24, 2017

Maintaining a sense of independence is significant for aging seniors. They want to drive themselves to doctor's appointments, church, the bank or grocery...

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Topics: Senior Living, Caregivers, Learning

Assisted Living Decisions: Moving in as a Couple

Posted by The Goodman Group on October 12, 2017

As life spans continue to increase, more and more seniors are moving into senior living communities as couples — rather than individually. That, of course, is...

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Topics: Senior Living

Understanding Wandering and Dementia: Our Tips for Caregivers

Posted by The Goodman Group on October 10, 2017

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in ten people with dementia will wander. It is a common occurrence. However, the term wandering isn’t always an...

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Topics: Memory Care

Memory Care Advice From a Loving Husband [VIDEO]

Posted by The Goodman Group on September 28, 2017

“My advice would be to get as much information about the disease as you possibly can so that you understand the things your loved one is doing and why they are...

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Topics: Memory Care, Videos

Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Self-Care Tips for Healthy Living

Posted by The Goodman Group on September 21, 2017

“If you’re traveling with someone who requires assistance, secure your mask first, then assist the other person.” That’s the familiar reminder flight...

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Topics: Caregivers

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