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Senior Living

Seniors & Technology: Staying Connected As You Age

Let’s talk tech and the importance of staying connected as you age. For our purpose, tech refers to all forms of technology—smartphones, computers/laptops, Smart TVs, virtual personal assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google HOME, important health and safety monitoring devices, and programming resources like FaceTime on your smartphone, video conferencing platforms like ZOOM and Skype,…
Admin-Lincoln
June 30, 2020
Senior Living

Navigating COVID-19

Navigating COVID-19 Together, Yet Apart—Erik’s Story. “There’s an overall positive feeling at The Carrington. The people are great—the staff, the receptionist, sales, the maintenance people, the guy who picks up the garbage, the person who drives the van—top to bottom. They are always engaging. Always asking how my parents are doing.” Erik Mother & father…
Admin-Lincoln
May 30, 2020
COVID-19Senior Living

6 Benefits Of On-Site Care: During Covid-19 & Beyond

There’s a bit of a healthcare revolution going on these days. Multiple initiatives are underway at the federal and state level, and in the private sector, to reform our health and long-term care delivery systems in order to better address the healthcare needs of all Americans, but particularly the needs of more vulnerable groups like…
Admin-Lincoln
April 22, 2020
Senior Living

5 Benefits Of Staying Active In Retirement

Staying active throughout life is crucial to maintaining health and well-being for people of all ages—but even more so for senior adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, by age 75, about one in three men and one in two women engage in no physical activity. Physical activity—so what are we…
Admin-Lincoln
March 31, 2020
Senior Living

How To Make The Most Of Intergenerational Relationships

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2040, the estimated number of adults over the age of 65 in the United States will grow to more than 60% from 2016—just four years ago! More than 80 million seniors will account for nearly a quarter of the country's total population. By 2035, older adults will outnumber…
Admin-Lincoln
February 28, 2020
NewsSenior Living

Maintenance-Free Living Benefits

The size of the single-family home has changed dramatically over the years. Analysis conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that, in 1950, the average home size was 983 square feet—historically, the norm for most of us over the years. NAHB data for the first quarter of 2019 reported the average home…
Admin-Lincoln
January 31, 2020
NewsSenior Living

Cultivate community through diversity

Those you share each day with—family, neighbors, church friends, social groups, the guys you meet for coffee—make up a “community,” no matter the size. They offer relationships and great opportunities to learn, engage, grow, and be thankful for differing cultures, customs, traditions, and beliefs. Take advantage of the gifts you get from your personal communities…
Admin-Lincoln
December 31, 2019
NewsSenior Living

Memory Care Signs & Solutions

One day, you find your wallet in the freezer. Or you’ve misplaced your car keys. Maybe you can’t remember the name of your long-time, next-door neighbor. You chalk it up to “a senior moment,” or temporary “brain drain.” Then, you stop and think—could this be memory loss? To avoid seeming trite, most people would confess…
Admin-Lincoln
November 21, 2019

Are you ready to enjoy next-generation senior living?

Our move-in specialists are ready to visit with you to answer any questions you may have, to share details of our wonderful amenities and to discuss our many residential options.

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