“Do Yourself a Favor and Don’t Wait Too Long to Move Here” A Conversation with a Melrose Meadows Res
Lucy Murphy knows more than a little bit when it comes to senior living. After all, she used to be a consultant to nursing homes back in...
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Melrose Meadows
Sep 26, 20183 min read
Thinking About Retirement? Here’s Why You Should Think About Long-Term Care Too
By June Duncan, Rise Up for Caregivers Financial planning is one of the keys to a fulfilling retirement. But your retirement plans should...
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Melrose Meadows
Sep 19, 20183 min read
Developing a Mindset for Moving Forward: A Conversation With a Melrose Meadows Resident
One of the things we’ve seen firsthand is that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down and giving up. Far from it. In fact, if you ask...
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Melrose Meadows
Aug 30, 20183 min read
Why You Should “Adopt” A Senior This Grandparents Day
If you’re lucky enough to have a grandparent or older adult in your life, you already know that they can be pretty great people. And...
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Melrose Meadows
Aug 14, 20184 min read
Growing Older, Growing Better: Make A Difference This Senior Citizens Day
These days, senior citizens are more active than ever…and it’s high time we celebrate, embrace and take advantage of that (no matter what...
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Melrose Meadows
Jul 30, 20183 min read
How to Choose the Right (Senior-friendly) Realtor For You
You did it! You found a senior living community you love. You’re getting ready for this next, amazing stage of your life. But now comes...
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Melrose Meadows
Jul 16, 20183 min read
Tips to Help Seniors Improve Mental and Physical Health
We all lose our car keys from time to time, and it’s not uncommon to find the television remote under the coffee table after searching...
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Melrose Meadows
Jul 10, 20182 min read
Why Every Day Can Be “Independence Day” at a Senior Living Community
In the wake of hotdogs, fireworks and family time over the 4th of July, we started thinking about “independence” and what it...
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Melrose Meadows
Jun 27, 20183 min read
Unique Gifts for Senior Dads
Sometimes when Dad is in senior living, it’s not always easy to think of gifts that will actually be meaningful. What can you, as a...
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Melrose Meadows
Jun 4, 20183 min read
A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: The Health Benefits of Positivity
Being positive makes you a healthier person overall. The end! Okay, we can go into a little more depth than that. But really, if you take...
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Melrose Meadows
May 17, 20183 min read
A Rose is a Rose is a Therapy Session: The Art and Benefits of Flower Arranging
What’s more uplifting to the soul than a bright bouquet of beautiful flowers? Throughout the centuries, flowers have been the herald of...
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Melrose Meadows
Apr 17, 20183 min read
Why the Great Outdoors is REALLY Great for Seniors (and everyone else)
There’s something about the great outdoors—whether it’s as small as a patch of wildflowers in a nearby park or the view from atop a...
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Melrose Meadows
Apr 4, 20184 min read
When Driving Becomes Dangerous: How to Have “The Conversation” With Mom or Dad
“Mom and Dad, I think it’s time for you to stop driving.” Did the bottom of your stomach drop out just reading that phrase? No one wants...
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Melrose Meadows
Mar 23, 20182 min read
Friendship Knows No Age: Why Intergenerational Friendship Benefits Seniors (And Youngsters!)
Quick! Think of your first, best friend. More than likely, that person was around your same age…perhaps you met them in school? When...
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Melrose Meadows
Mar 12, 20183 min read
How To Make Your Own Luck
– Thomas Jefferson Some people have all the luck. You know who we mean. Those folks who sail through life with opportunities dropping...
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Melrose Meadows
Feb 27, 20182 min read
Managing Stress in 2018
It’s a new year, and a new start, but with the gloomy winter days and the lack of sunlight, this time of year can be exhausting...
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Melrose Meadows
Feb 13, 20182 min read
Heart-Friendly Treats That Actually Taste Good
It’s good to eat healthy, but sometimes it can be just plain boring. And unsatisfying. Even if you absolutely love the way healthy eating...
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Melrose Meadows
Jan 11, 20183 min read
Top 10 Misconceptions About Assisted Living
As Marketing Coordinator for one of the top-rated retirement communities in the area, I meet a lot of people. I hear a lot of things. I...
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Melrose Meadows
Dec 19, 20172 min read
How to Choose the Right Type of Senior Living
What, exactly, is senior living? It’s a broad term that refers to a wide variety of housing and services, including independent living,...
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Melrose Meadows
Oct 17, 20172 min read
Assisted Living and Independent Living Options for Couples
When you’re researching senior living communities, there’s plenty of information available about the process of finding a new home for...
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