New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

10 Senior-Friendly Technologies That Will Make Your Life Easier

Physical constraints that make daily tasks more difficult as we get older are normal. Fortunately, technology has advanced significantly in recent years, and there are many senior-friendly gadgets and technologies that can improve quality of life. Here are ten technologies that are particularly helpful for seniors: Smartphones Smartphones have gained…

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How to Protect Your Elderly Family Members from Scams?

In today’s age, most scams take place on online platforms or in an online setting, primarily through social media and websites. Anybody who has invested time and has been on the Internet for quite a time now understands that only some things are as it appears, not everything. The Internet’s…

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Selecting an Assisted Living Facility for Elderly Family Members

There comes a time in most people’s lives when they can no longer live independently and care for themselves effectively. Is your family member no longer able to live at home on their own? Deciding to put your loved one into a care facility isn’t easy, but you can follow…

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The Keys to Making Access Controls Simple and Flexible Senior Living Communities

Access control is how a facility limits who can open the doors and gates on the premises.  The goal of access controls is to allow the people who are welcome to enter and to keep out those who are not.  If residents are coping with cognitive or memory issues, it…

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Seniors and Social Media: Staying in Touch with Family and Friends

Getting older is a fact of life and a blessing many people hope to experience. However, as people age, they face new challenges related to their health, finances, and social lives. Children move away, your social circle gradually shrinks, and you may feel isolated.  It’s even worse when you move…

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How to Introduce Technology to the Senior Community

With a boom in technology, baby boomers and generations before them are unfamiliar with technology and the various devices we use day-to-day. There are multiple gadgets on the market geared toward the retirement community, whether for communication, entertainment, or helpful aids for everyday activities. Learning how to introduce technology to…

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4 Common Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Recognize Them

Scammers are targeting people every day in ways you may not recognize. They target all age groups, but the most at-risk age community is seniors. Some target elders because they often have more net worth. Based on a CNBC report, the median household net worth in the U.S. is $121,700,…

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Useful Home Modifications for Older People in Your Family

Moving out and being taken care of elsewhere is not always someone’s first choice when aging in place. Spending time with the family has its merits, but ensuring that it doesn’t come with added risks is essential when caring for your loved ones. These useful home modifications for older people…

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Here’s What to Look for in a Senior Care Facility

We all hope to grow old gracefully. But time and age care nothing about grace, or about our sensibilities and hopes. There are a few things you can do to increase the chances of a positive aging experience. But at the end of the day, the outcome is out of…

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Three Things Worth Learning After Retirement

Retirement marks the end of an era. But it does not mark the end of life. People are retiring younger and living longer. That means retirees can expect decades of life to fill after walking away from the job. If you manage to retire well in 2022, what are you…

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