Anchorage Senior Housing – senior living in Anchorage

For many of today’s aging adults, retirement is a fallacy more than a reality but not because the aging population can’t afford to retire. Instead, seniors are choosing to stay active and connected in their communities and are doing so in a variety of ways. Many are chasing after their dreams of obtaining higher education […]

You may have heard people say they are getting nervous as they approach retirement age. Many feel they will no longer have any purpose or be needed. The truth is, active senior citizens are more in demand than ever before. They contribute to their families, communities, and charitable organizations in numerous ways. Many organizations would

As people age, they may find they do not have the energy or ability to keep up with the active lifestyle they may have enjoyed at a younger age. Sometimes these physical symptoms can lead a person to become more reclusive and introverted. Keeping a good attitude can help a person to deal with the

The older you are, the more life experience you clock up, and experience brings maturity and wisdom, so if you’re in your senior years, you’ll have much to offer. It’s no coincidence that people of retirement age hold many high offices around the world. Just take a look at the seniors on this high-status list,

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You want to be positive. Optimism puts you in a good mood, and you hope others experience positivity too. However, do you talk more about problems than about what makes you happy? If so, you’re not alone. People often focus on what’s wrong in their lives instead of what’s right. They don’t use positive language

Taking care of elderly parents is a demanding job that can tax you physically, emotionally and financially.  A parent that has dementia or incontinence and can’t be left alone will complicate matters. Parents can also be difficult as they are not used to having someone make the decisions for them. They may fight you on

Your family and friends will try to convince you of all the benefits of living in a retirement home, but rarely do they tell you about the things that will make you want to pull your hair out. The perks of living in a home for the elderly far outweigh the frustrations, but you should

If you are considering moving a loved one into an Alaska Retirement Community, it is imperative you feel at ease with your loved one’s new surroundings. Asking questions of facility management when searching for a retirement home can make both you and your loved one more comfortable with choosing one. Following are five crucial questions you

Whether you are ready to retire while approaching ‘retirement age’ or just sick of your job, you may have started thinking about retirement. But long gone are the days of working at a company until retirement and then living comfortably off of a generous pension. Today’s economy means that some careful planning and thought needs