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A Senior Living Resource Blog from The Goodman Group

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

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