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Melrose Meadows
Aug 5, 20193 min read
Why “Aging In Place” Isn’t Always the Best Option for Seniors
Buckle up – we’re going to tackle a controversial subject here. There’s a big push these days for seniors to move into continuing care...
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Melrose Meadows
Jul 22, 20192 min read
Downsizing 101: Why Going Small Can Pay Off Big
Let’s face it: bigger isn’t always better. Even though you love your big, beautiful home, is it really fitting your lifestyle anymore?...
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Melrose Meadows
Jun 27, 20192 min read
How To Beat The Heat (And Stay Safe) This Summer
Summer means popsicles, picnics, parades…and air conditioning. Lots and lots of air conditioning. While the lengthening days are a...
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Melrose Meadows
Jun 13, 20192 min read
The $64,000 Question: When Is The Right Time to Take Social Security?
Ahh! Finances! Yes, we know that talking about money isn’t always fun and can be pretty stressful at times. Particularly when you’re...
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Melrose Meadows
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Melrose In Their Own Words: Interview with Mike Thomas, Maintenance Coordinator
You don’t work at a place for 14 years unless you like it. At least, that’s how we at Melrose feel. Mike Thomas, our Maintenance...
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Melrose Meadows
May 14, 20192 min read
Why Now? Why NOT Now? The Benefits of Moving to Senior Living Early
“I’m not THAT old yet!” “I like living independently!” “I want to wait until I need the help!’ Any of these phrases sound like something...
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Melrose Meadows
Apr 16, 20193 min read
Teaching Mindfulness, Learning Peace: The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors and Caregivers
Older adults have discovered yoga in a big way. Nearly 3 million older Americans benefit from doing yoga in many ways, including improved...
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Melrose Meadows
Apr 5, 20193 min read
The Financial Piece and Peace of Mind: Managing your assets when moving into senior living
It’s tax time, which means that most of us are reviewing our W-2s, sundry paperwork and figuring out where we’ve spent what and how to...
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Melrose Meadows
Mar 28, 20194 min read
Busting the Top 10 Senior Living Myths
Here at Melrose Meadows, we think life is pretty great. So do our residents! We love our little family and get such joy out of making the...
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Melrose Meadows
Mar 14, 20193 min read
Carpe Diem: Or, Why to Choose a Community Based on Your Needs Today
The hot button for senior living today is “a continuum of care,” and we get it – there’s a real comfort in moving to a community you know...
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Melrose Meadows
Feb 12, 20192 min read
Beat The Winter Blahs
According to T.S. Elliot – and many others – “February is the cruelest month.” With short days, cold nights, dreary weather and...
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Melrose Meadows
Jan 28, 20193 min read
Making Moves in 2019: Getting Ready to Move to a Senior Living Community
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and move to a senior living community in 2019. Excellent! It’s a new year, which means a perfect...
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Melrose Meadows
Jan 10, 20193 min read
5 Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter
The new year is upon us, which means excitement! Possibilities! Adventures! … and, unfortunately, several more months of winter. As much...
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Melrose Meadows
Dec 19, 20183 min read
New Year, New Focus: Develop a Mindset for Moving in 2019
The year is wrapping up, which means celebrating the old and getting ready to welcome the new. As you’re preparing to ring in 2019, your...
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Melrose Meadows
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Celebrate The Spirit of the Season at Melrose Meadows!
Put on your holly, break out the jolly and get ready to jingle all the way. You, your friends and your loved ones are cordially invited...
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Melrose Meadows
Nov 23, 20183 min read
An All-American Thanksgiving: Why It’s Important to Celebrate Traditions
While “giving thanks” and ceremonies of celebration are common in almost all religions around the harvest time, Thanksgiving – like the...
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Melrose Meadows
Nov 9, 20184 min read
Dealing with Holiday Loneliness
While the holiday season is touted as the most wonderful time of the year, the truth is that it can arrive with mixed emotions. If family...
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Melrose Meadows
Oct 30, 20183 min read
Make Your Own Fun: How Melrose Meadows Residents Bring Their Activity Ideas To Life
Blase Bingo? Cookie-cutter activities? Paint-by-number events? Not here at Melrose Meadows. When it comes to providing fun activities and...
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Melrose Meadows
Oct 11, 20186 min read
Guest Post: Four-Footed Healers Support the Team
We’re a bunch of animal lovers here at Melrose. Staff, residents and visitors have all been known to bring furry friends to the...
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