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There’s a lot about retirement that you might not know unless you go out of your way to do the research. And that’s exactly why we’ve created this blog—to give you a go-to resource for everything you might need to know about senior living. Choose a piece below to start getting the full scoop on retirement:
A Healthy Aging Roadmap For Seniors
Aging well means more than just staying physically healthy – it’s about purpose, connection, and balance. A recent study by the McKinsey Health Institute, which surveyed more than 21,000 adults across 21 countries, shed light on what matters most to people when it comes to healthy aging. The survey revealed that...
Staying Home vs. Moving to a Life Plan Retirement Community
Weighing the Pros of Cons of Both ApproachesAs people get older, one of the biggest decisions that they will have to make is where and how they want to live. For many older adults, the choice comes down to either staying in their current home or moving to a life...
Tech Savvy Seniors: Embracing Technology in Retirement
While technology has played a part of everyday life for many years now, its permeation into every aspect of life is undeniable now. Moving forward, seniors will need to learn to, at the very least, live with tech’s influence in their lives. However, seniors also have an opportunity to embrace...
Exploring Hobbies in Retirement
The Benefits of Embracing Hobbies in RetirementRetirement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in life. After years of hard work and dedication, you finally have the time to focus on the things that bring you joy and fulfillment. Whether it’s revisiting old hobbies or discovering entirely new ones,...
Tips for Traveling in Retirement
Retirement is often heralded as a time to relax, explore new hobbies and fulfill life-long travel dreams. Whether you’re embarking on a local trip or jetting off to a far-flung destination, traveling in retirement can be incredibly rewarding. At eliseo, we witness many of our residents partaking in travel in...
Embracing Purpose: Volunteering as a Senior
Retirement can be an incredible time where seniors find new beginnings, cultivate friendships, and embark on fulfilling journeys. Beyond relaxation and leisure, many seniors use their retirement years to remain engaged and to contribute to their communities. Volunteering is a powerful means for older adults to stay active, connect with...
Health and Wellness in Retirement
Health and Wellness in Retirement Staying mentally and physically active in retirement is associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and cognitive decline. Living in Tacoma, WA, makes it easy to stay mentally and physically active with fun events like hiking, biking, golf, and arts and cultural attractions. The key...
3 Exercises for Seniors to Do Anywhere
3 Exercises for Seniors to Do Anywhere Exercise is essential in every stage of your life. As a senior, staying active is extremely important to help you maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. But what exercises should you be doing and where can you do them? You might even be wondering, is...
Preparing for Your Move to Senior Living
In the course of their retirement planning, many older adults say their future plan is to move into an independent living community. With this one big decision made, they’re free to check “retirement planning” off their list, kick back, and relax. Right? Well, that depends on the many other decisions...
Top 5 Reasons to Consider eliseo®
You know the expression, “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.” Usually that’s true — except when it comes to Life Plan Communities (also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs). Some offer all levels of care right on campus; others don’t. Some have chef-made meals and restaurant-style dining;...
Unique Wellness Opportunities You’ll Find Only at eliseo
Ryan Schroeder RN, BSNDirector of Nursing You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you rest, you rust.” Actress Helen Hayes came up with that gem — and the award-winning stage and screen performer definitely knew what she was talking about. Her career spanned eight decades and she lived to be almost...
Breaking Down the Cost of Long-Term Care
We all know life doesn’t come with an instruction manual — but one might be helpful to have, especially as we move through our retirement years. No one hands over a guidebook explaining what a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is, what a Life Plan Community is, why we should consider...