One of the leading concerns about moving into a senior living community is loss of independence. You’ve spent your whole life living independently – supporting yourself, raising a family, making your own decisions – and the idea of losing your independence can be depressing, even angering. It can feel like a loss of identity and…
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Have You Noticed a Decline in Your Parents Over the Holidays?
For many families, the holidays are one of the few times of the year when everyone gets together for an in-person gathering. These annual visits allow families to reconnect, reminisce and enjoy each other’s company, but they also provide adult children with a valuable opportunity to check in on the physical and mental health of…
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The Importance of Senior Friendships for Healthy Aging
If you could add 2 to 15 healthy years to your life, would you do it? What if it was as simple as sharing meals with a friend, joining a club, finding a walking buddy, and surrounding yourself with likeminded people? As we age, friendships and social connections become more important than ever. And not…
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Navigating Conflict Over Parent’s Care
Watching your parent’s health decline is difficult enough, but when conflict occurs over how to provide care for your Mom or Dad, it can become extremely stressful. To help you and your family put aside differences, and focus on what’s best for your parents, the Senior Care Specialists at Eddy Senior Living share tips for…
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In The News: “At 87, poet laureate of Beverwyck still publishing” via Times Union Writer, Paul Grondahl
“Marylou Kelly Streznewski is the poet laureate of Beverwyck, an independent senior living community. At 87, she is an advertisement for commitment to the writing craft, resilience and having a very thick skin. Her first book, published when she was 65, was rejected 72 times before it found a publisher. On Saturday, Streznewski submitted a…
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Why Our Residents Love Eddy Senior Living Communities
Not sure if a senior living community is right for you? You’re not alone. Change can be scary, and many seniors struggle with the idea of leaving their houses. While we know that even the most skeptical residents end up being thrilled with their decision to move into one of our senior living communities, we…
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Top Amenities to Look for When Choosing a Retirement Community
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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