Retirement is an exciting new phase of life, full of opportunities and possibilities. For older adults, choosing a retirement community is a big decision. Urbana Place Senior Living is here to assist! Senior living communities offer a range of housing, floor plans, and amenities that can make the transition to retirement smoother and more enjoyable. […]
A Siblings Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, especially when you include siblings in the mix—the people you’ve grown up with, played with, fought with, and reconciled with. It can be difficult to remember that you’re all adults now with your own thoughts and perspectives, and it often leads to tension. So what’s the best way […]
Best Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors
Eating a well-balanced diet is crucial for staying healthy as you age. An unhealthy diet can weaken your muscles and bones, leaving you vulnerable to disease. Finding the right community and lifestyle that can help you include different heart-healthy foods into your diet is essential. Incorporating leafy green vegetables, whole grains, berries, and more into […]
What Is Senior Living?
Senior living is a great option when it’s time to retire, and you’re ready to move into a brand new community with like-minded neighbors. Senior living is the evolution of housing for older adults to help assist the transition into a new stage of life. The rise of dedicated communities offers a safe and comfortable […]
5 Ways Community Living Helps Seniors
Being independent and free is a value that we all cherish, but whether it’s because of new-age or we’re just looking for a change of scenery, many of us begin to look into the benefits of living with others. Lifesprk Senior Living is founded on community support and positive senior experiences, and we pride […]
How Our Different Lifestyle Options Can Work for Your Needs
As we grow older and our bodies age, we might find ourselves slowing down and less active than we once were. Millions of Americans face this reality every day, which is why Lifesprk Senior Living is dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence and keep activity levels up while providing them any medical support they […]
How Seniors Can Keep Their Nutrition Levels Healthy
Growing older, we may find we don’t have the energy we need to perform tasks that we love and enjoy. However, while it is natural for us to turn away from some activities and favor new ones, we should never become too tired to maintain a balanced diet. Here are just a […]
Top 5 Physical Activities Designed for Seniors
Dancing Whether it’s salsa, ballroom, jazz, or any other genre, dancing to your favorite music is an excellent way to stay in shape, as it combines endurance, cardio, and flexibility exercises into one routine. Millions of Americans are engaged in dancing as an exercise every year, and our passionate staff and caregivers are more […]
How to Communicate with Non-Verbal Seniors
Communicating with a loved one who is unable to use verbal communication can seem incredibly challenging. No matter what is preventing their communication, the fact is that it has changed the way that we deliver information to them and the way that they receive it. Read more to see how you can communicate with the […]
The Importance of Taking Medications as Prescribed
Seniors’ healthcare is a complex industry with many different methods of treatment for elderly patients who have certain needs or illnesses. If a person is suffering from an injury or is feeling unwell, doctors can recommend anything from specific exercises, seeing a specialist, having surgery, or most commonly, prescribing a specific medication to treat the […]