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Someone wise once said, “Not all angels are in heaven. Some are walking around beside you.” It’s safe to assume this person was referring to caregivers. As November is Family Caregivers Month, it’s the perfect time to offer gratitude and support to this tireless population of people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, and provide…

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and to show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with this disease. Alzheimer's disease is a form of memory impairment, along with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Understanding the similarities and differences between these conditions can allow you to…

The desire for healthy aging and a long life is a great reason for every older adult to get up and get moving. Whether a person is currently living on their own and able to move around easily, or is chair-bound due to mobility issues, it’s important to remain as physically active as possible. One…

The more candles on your birthday cake each year, the more you get to see and do in life—and unfortunately, the more likely you will experience the death of someone you love. National Grief Awareness Day is this month, highlighting the many ways of coping with grief, as well as how to support parents and elder loved…

There’s a lot to know about senior living, from levels of care, to types of residences, to what dining is like, to what happens in a typical day. And if you’re just beginning the process of making an informed choice for a loved one, or for yourself, having all that information to tap into is…

When the subject of ways to fund senior living becomes a central topic in your life, you might fear that your options will be limited to only your savings. But there are other sources of funding that you may not know about—sources that can help you, or a loved one, have all the benefits of…

June is National Men’s Health Month: an annual observance aimed at raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and depression. If you are a man over 50, or have a loved one who is, June is a great time to focus on taking care of your…

Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated Insights, have once again honored Clearwater Living with certification as a Great Place to Work. The company has participated in the survey three times and has earned the recognition each time. “Clearwater Living celebrates our distinctive culture of inclusivity and transparency, and we’re proud to be…

If your older loved one is like most senior adults, he or she most likely loves their home. They built many cherished memories there, and have enjoyed how familiar it has felt over the years. So it’s only natural for them to feel sad, maybe even a bit guilty, about leaving it behind—until they turn…

Senior health and fitness takes center stage on National Senior Health & Fitness Day, celebrated on May 25th every year. Dedicated to the betterment of senior health, the event is a perfect time to not only show respect and appreciation for older adults, but also to highlight simple ways for anyone over the age to…