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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:

Why Nutrition is Important for Seniors

July 22, 2021 It’s no secret: Having a healthy diet is one of the most important choices you can make for yourself on a day-to-day basis. That’s because whether you're 25 or 65, balanced nutrition is a key difference between good health and…well, not so good health. Responsible for everything...
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Independent vs. Assisted Living: Understanding the Differences

June 18th, 2021 Whether you’ve retired recently or you’re well into retirement, you probably have a vision of how you want this phase of your life to go. Either way, the best way for the goals of your future to come to fruition is to be aware of your options. ...
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10 Ways to Stay Active as a Senior

Everyone’s heard it from a young age: “It’s important to stay active.” That statement becomes more true every day as people grow older. In your senior years, it may seem harder to stay as active as you once were, but there are so many ways that you can keep your...
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The Perks of Senior Living in Tacoma

No matter where you live now, if you’re thinking about where to retire, then you should be thinking about senior living in Tacoma, WA, a city that will give you a high quality of life at a comfortable cost. A breathtakingly beautiful port city, Tacoma is located on the Puget...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Senior Living in Tacoma, WA

Have you started thinking about your plans for retirement? Not just the things you’d like to do, but big picture questions like where you’ll live, how you’ll pay for it and what you’ll do once your health needs start to change? Answers to questions like these may seem like they’re...
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Continuum of Care at eliseo: The Right Choice for Seniors

A Life Plan Community might be the most appropriately named senior living product you’ll ever come across. It’s quite literally: A retirement community that Provides you with a smart plan for your future, along with Opportunities for you to fully enjoy a more active, enjoyable, purposeful life Yet you might be surprised...
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Planned Expansion Advances our Mission to Make Life Better for Residents

For more than 80 years, eliseo™ (previously named Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community) has given generations of seniors opportunities to continue growing meaningfully in their retirement. Now, we’re taking the opportunity to grow meaningfully as well. In 2020, our senior living community shared detailed plans for a significant expansion that will...
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Myths & Facts of Life Plan Communities

What comes to your mind first when you think of a senior living community? If you’re like a lot of people, the answer probably isn’t an ideal place to live. That’s because there are so many myths and misconceptions about senior living and Life Plan Communities. It’s understandable too, if...
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Financial Basics of a Life Plan Community

If you’re just beginning to look into senior living communities, you probably have two very big questions you want answered: What are the options, and how much does it cost? Both are great questions, and smart places to start — because the cost of a senior living community can vary...
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Senior Living Amenities You Need to Know About

Have you ever wondered what daily senior living at a place like eliseo actually looks like? Maybe your mind has conjured up images of group fitness classes, day trips to nearby attractions, and other leisurely activities that seniors like to enjoy. You’re not far off. Most Life Plan Communities offer...
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Senior Living vs. Aging in Place: Which is Best for You?

What’s the best way to enjoy active senior living in retirement? It’s a question many people will ask themselves at some point, and it’s one that has a wide variety of different answers. Some may decide that aging in place — staying in the home they already know — is...
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The Importance of Men’s Health for Older Men

Men's Health Month June 1st starts Men's Health Month, the celebration started in 1992 to help address the growing concern of men’s health. Did you know men have an average life expectancy of FIVE YEARS SHORTER than women? According to menshealthmonth.org this is because men are more hesitant to see a doctor....
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