With age, many people begin to lose their ability to complete tasks that were once effortless for them. They start to rely on others to help them, which may prompt feelings of helplessness and loss of control. While these feelings may seem unshakable, for many, a loss of independence is a roadblock that can be hurdled.

Moving a loved one into a long term care community, nursing home or assisted living/personal care home can raise many questions and concerns. Masonic Village’s team of admissions staff and social workers are here to assist every step of the way.

Food at retirement communities used to be institutionalized and not very appetizing, because taste was not the top priority; nutritional value was. However, the baby boomer generation has reprioritized the flavors in food and made socialization the focus of dining.

Packing up your life is by no means an easy task, but most people have come face to face with this feat at least once in their lives.

Dorothy Gale, of the classic American book and movie The Wizard of Oz, is famous for saying, “There’s no place like home!” This quote explains the popularity of “aging in place.”

To those who never heard the term “sandwich generation,” it may seem like a food craze buzzword. In reality, the “sandwich generation” has nothing to do with food (or a craze).