Heritage Communities Blog
Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: What You Need To Know
Navigating the complexities of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can feel overwhelming, but rest assured, support is at hand.
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Honoring Veterans: Memorial Day Art Activities for Seniors
Every year in late May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At Heritage Communities, we understand how important it is for you to connect with your aging parents on Memorial Day. That’s why we encourage you and your family to visit a loved veteran senior...
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Feeling Guilty as a Caregiver: Strategies and Support
Dealing with the heavy circumstances of caring for an aging loved one can take a tremendous emotional and physical strain on a person. One of the most common emotions someone can feel is caregiver guilt. Although the pressure can seem overwhelming, you aren’t alone.
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What’s Important for You in a Senior Living Community?
When considering a senior living community, you need to decide what best matches your must-have list. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
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Weighing the Senior Living Care Options
With so many senior living care options, you can choose a lifestyle that brings new meaning and vitality to your life or the lives of those you love. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care: At Heritage Communities, we can help connect you to the option that is right for you.
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Funding Sources for Senior Care and Housing
Future health care needs might seem far down the road. You might be enjoying sound health and savoring your independence currently. But unfortunately, needs can change without warning, both for you or for an older loved one. Only one-third of seniors have set aside enough money for their long-term care. By exploring every possible source for funding senior care, you will be prepared and have peace of mind.
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Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
“I’ll know it when I see it.” Maybe you’ve heard that expression before, or maybe you’ve even said it yourself when contemplating a major decision such as a new car, new home, engagement ring or even a new puppy. But sometimes your best strategy for getting what you really want is knowing what you are really looking for. When it comes to making the senior living decision, decide what you want and what you need. Here is a handy chart to help you decide.
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Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
Everything changes over time, including older adults and what they want from retirement. Today’s seniors are a lively, involved, and discriminating group who aren’t interested in stereotypes from the past. That’s why senior living communities are offering more inspired choices than ever for fulfillment, fun, and longevity. Engaging, personalized, and focused on healthy aging: retirement...
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What to Observe When Visiting a Senior Living Community
Take time before visiting a senior living community to decide what matters most to you. Here are some suggestions on what to observe.
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Live Well During Retirement in Omaha
Why do so many forward-thinking seniors choose retirement in Omaha? Arts, lifelong learning, history, destinations, festivals and more make it ideal. Offering big city options, but at an easygoing pace, Omaha, Nebraska, is considered one of the Midwest’s Best Places to Live. All the ingredients of a great lifestyle are here: friendly people, booming businesses, exciting entertainment, a central location, and tons of interesting things to do and enjoy. At Heritage Communities, we believe retirement is the perfect time to enjoy days and evenings filled with energy, excitement and connection. And we believe the Omaha area has what you need to do just that. Here are just a few reasons why retirement in Omaha could be just right for you.
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