Lakewood at Home Team Trains Pickleball Enthusiasts
June 14, 2022Summer is in full swing, and the Lakewood at Home team is taking to the courts to soak up the sun and share some skills with the community. The team …
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Lakewood at HomeMembers, Team Fulfill Christmas Wishes of Four Children
June 13, 2022Lakewood at Home members and team took the most wonderful time of the year to a whole new level when giving back. Members and the team raised nearly $400 for …
LAKEWOOD AT HOME CELEBRATES 100TH TRADITIONAL MEMBER
January 5, 2022In June 2021, Lakewood at Home welcomed its 100th member. That number was for the total number of members including those who are fee-for-service. On December 27, however, the program reached …
THE STATE OF UNPAID FAMILY CAREGIVING IN THE U.S.
June 15, 2021Caregiving is an important topic that directly impacts the lives of millions of Americans. Approximately every five years, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP conduct a survey to look at family caregiving …
PLANNING FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE
March 19, 2019For many of us, retirement will be here much more quickly than we might expect. According to a 2015 fact sheet on aging and health from the World Health Organization, the pace …
KEYS TO LONGEVITY
March 19, 2019Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Dec. 2015 on the site Where You Live Matters sponsored by the American Seniors Housing Association. Inheriting good genes is a pretty good start for living a …
HELPFUL TIPS FOR RETIREMENT DOWNSIZING
March 19, 2019One of the main reasons older adults put off downsizing is the need to deal with all the “stuff” they’ve accumulated over the years. Yet, if done right, the process …
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR PROFIT CCRCS
March 19, 2019“What is the difference between a not-for-profit community and a for-profit retirement community?” This is a popular question among prospective members. Many not-for-profit retirement organizations are single site organizations, although …
WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
March 19, 2019Ever since the eponymous 2008 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, “bucket list” has become a popular term for the list of life goals a person would like to …
WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
December 1, 2018Winter can be a dangerous time, especially for seniors. Ice, snow, frigid temperatures, and slippery surfaces are often responsible for a number of accidents and illnesses during the winter months. …