moments matter

A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

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

How to Help Your Parents Navigate Their Limitations

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 22, 2017

You would think that the longer we live, the easier life would get. Unfortunately, as we age, we are faced with the fact that we can’t do everything we once...

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Topics: Transitional Care

Honor Flight: Veterans Visit World War II Memorial

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 16, 2017

"The Honor Flight reunions are very moving," says Char Antoine, Life Enrichment Assistant and Valiant Veterans Program Coordinator at Chandler Place, a senior...

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Topics: Moments Matter, Veterans

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