When deciding where to retire, it’s important to find a community that does more than meet your basic needs. While location, staff, security, size and layout of the apartments are important, the right retirement community should also provide comfort and convenience, as well as a host of amenities designed to enhance your quality of life….
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Case Managers: Advocating for the Health & Well-Being of Our Seniors
One of the many benefits that sets us apart from other Albany-area assisted living and memory care communities is our esteemed team of case managers. In fact, each of our Terrace and Memory care communities has a full-time, professional case manager on staff, whose primary responsibility is to advocate for the health and well-being of…
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Can You Afford Senior Living in Upstate NY?
Many aging adults are quick to dismiss senior living communities as an alternative to aging in place simply because they think they can’t afford to move into one. However, perception is not always reality. Senior living costs typically include meals, transportation, housekeeping, assisted care and more in one monthly fee. Because of this, senior living…
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Now is the Ideal Time to Sell Your Home and Move to Senior Living
One of the top reasons that seniors delay a move to senior living is concern about cost, coupled with the reluctance to sell their home. Of course, many seniors also reason that they’re simply not ready for senior living. They’re still in good health and can take care of themselves, so they don’t need senior…
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Well-Balanced Nutrition for Seniors
Eating healthy is important no matter how old you are, but exactly what your body needs, depends on your age. Over time, our nutrition requirements change. For seniors, that means eating foods that not only provide energy and maintain a healthy weight, but that lower the risk of developing chronic health problems and prevent diseases,…
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Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care
As much as we may hate to admit it, it’s normal to need more help as we age. Maintaining a home, paying bills, grocery shopping, preparing meals, even bathing and dressing can become too much, and the need for either home care or an assisted living community becomes evident. While the majority of seniors would…
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Need a Break? Respite Care for Senior Caregivers
The past year has been tough on everyone, but it’s been especially taxing on senior caregivers. Because COVID-19 posed a greater risk to the elderly population, at-home caregivers across New York State were forced to implement additional health and safety measures to protect their loved ones, and many haven’t had a break in over 12…
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Golf Courses Near Our Senior Living Communities
While it might seem a bit cliché to talk about retirement and golfing, it’s actually a great pastime for seniors. Not only is golf a relatively low-impact sport that keeps retirees physically active, it helps with mental acuity, and promotes friendships and socializing, too. Fortunately for our residents, Eddy senior living communities are near several…
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5 Safety Concerns for Seniors Living Alone
As Seniors age, safety concerns increase. A Senior Living Community addresses the safety risks older adults encounter when living independently. Top Safety Concerns for Seniors There is a common misconception that moving into a senior living community means losing your independence. Many aging seniors – or family members- may think that remaining in their house…
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How A Retirement Community Can Help When You Lose A Spouse
Saying goodbye to your spouse after years together is painful, no matter the circumstances. Living in a Senior Community can help you grieve and heal. Benefits of Community Living when you Lose a Spouse Losing your spouse is one of life’s most difficult events. But the rhythms and relationships you experience in a Senior Living…
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