At Five Star Senior Living we’re on a mission to dispel the myth that all senior living communities are like nursing homes. When we refer to our communities as ‘active senior living communities’, we mean it! In this article: Experience Five Star Senior Living Lifestyle360 Senior Health and Wellness Ageility Senior Rehab & Fitness Senior Living Activities Find an Active Senior Living Community Near You Learn more about our active senior living communities and the activities, enrichment, and sense of kinship our residents enjoy at any one of 130+ locations around the country. Experience F ..read more

When looking for support for an aging loved one, memory care services are an important consideration. You may be reviewing your options, looking at assisted living or nursing homes. Memory care facilities exist on their own, and memory care services may also be integrated within other senior living environments. In this article: What Makes Memory Care Different? Is there a Difference Between Memory Care and Dementia Care? Benefits of Memory Care Memory Care Services at Five Star Senior Living Find a Memory Care Community Near You Let’s take a look at the services that memory care provides an ..read more

Are you considering a senior living community for yourself or a loved one? As you begin your search, benefits like maintenance-free living and the peace of mind that comes with things like access to medical care are clear, but with so many different senior living options to choose from, each with their own unique senior living amenities, it can be overwhelming trying to compare one community to the next. In this article: Best Amenities in Senior Living Restaurant-Quality Senior Living Dining Senior Living Activities Senior Living Concierge Services Senior Living with a Swimming Pool Senior Li ..read more

In this article: Understanding CCRC Key Features of CCRC Benefits of CCRC for Seniors Healthcare Services and Amenities Choosing the Right CCRC for Senior Living Understanding CCRC Continuing care retirement communities, also known as CCRCs, are a long-term care option for older adults who want to stay in the same community through different phases of againg. By blending together independence, support, and care into one community, a CCRC like those offered by Five Star Senior Living can provide you with a seamless transition from independent living to assisted living to memory care. Key Fe ..read more

Caring for a loved one is a selfless act of love, kindness, and loyalty. As rewarding as it can be, caregiving can also be a challenging journey. Caregiver fatigue, also known as caregiver burnout, is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that occurs when you’re taking care of someone else. This is not regular tiredness, it’s a profound exhaustion that affects your physical, emotional, and mental well-being as a caregiver. Caregiver fatigue doesn’t only affect family caregivers but professional caregivers as well. It’s important to remember that your health and well-being are v ..read more

Whether you’re hitting the weights at the gym, going for a stroll with friends, or just getting ready for the day it’s important to include stretching into your daily routine. The best stretching exercises for seniors are stretches that focus on the muscles you use the most in your daily activities. Stretching offers your body huge health benefits like muscle flexibility, strength, and range of motion all of which can prevent joint injury or other health problems. In this article: What are good stretches for seniors? Stretching exercises before walking for seniors Golf stretching exercises fo ..read more

Driving is often synonymous with independence. If you’re an older adult and you’re thinking of hanging up the car keys for good you may feel concerned about how you’ll get around town. Many older adults don’t want to be what they perceive as a burden to family members. Public transportation isn’t always available or senior-friendly in some areas of the country, and taxi cabs can be cost-prohibitive for frequent use. Not knowing what alternative transportation options are available is one reason some seniors keep driving long after they begin to feel less confident behind the wheel. In this art ..read more

If you are the caregiver for an older adult who has dementia, you might be having difficulty getting them to sleep. Family members often say it seems like their loved one can go for days without sleeping. It makes for what experts call a “36-hour day.” It can be exhausting for the caregiver and the senior. In this article: Causes of sleep problems in seniors with dementia Dementia and sleeping a lot Sleep positions and dementia Memory care at Five Star Senior Living While it isn’t always easy to pinpoint the cause of insomnia in a senior with dementia, there are some common issues. Here ..read more

Moving into a senior living apartment is an exciting new chapter in your life. It’s an opportunity to embrace a fresh start and make new friends. But how do you go about decorating your senior living apartment? Whether you’re making the move into an independent living or assisted living apartment, our guide to decorating and furnishing can help you create a new stylish space that is welcoming, and comfortable. In this article: Are senior living apartments furnished? How to make senior living feel like home How to furnish and decorate an assisted living apartment Decorating your Five Star Seni ..read more

We all experience loneliness at some point in our lives, but as we age we have an increased risk of experiencing loneliness. In fact, an estimated 13.8 million seniors live alone, according to a report by the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Chronic loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact. As an older adult, this can increase your risk of dementia by 50 percent. In this article: What contributes to senior loneliness and isolation How to reduce senior loneliness and bu ..read more