Top Senior Care Blogs To Read
Navigating the world of senior care can be overwhelming, whether you're looking for the right assisted living option, seeking out top-notch memory care, or figuring out the best approaches to home care. This blog rounds up ten standout blogs from senior living facilities that provide not just essential information but also real stories and insights from their communities. These resources are perfect for anyone involved in making senior living decisions—from those considering a nursing home to family members stepping into caregiving roles.
Atria Senior Living Blog - Atria's Caregiver Guide blog features articles on senior health, memory care, assisted living, and lifestyle tips. They also share stories from residents and discuss the entertainment and educational activities available in their communities.
Brookdale Senior Living Blog - Brookdale provides a blog with posts on senior health, the importance of community, lifestyle advice, and resources for family caregivers. The blog aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by offering insightful and practical information.
Erickson Living Tribune - Erickson Living manages several retirement communities and their blog, the Erickson Tribune, features articles on senior health, lifestyle, financial tips, and stories from their vibrant community life.
A Place for Mom Blog - Covering a broad range of topics from legal topics affecting seniors to various health issues and memory care, this blog provides essential information tailored to different family caregiving needs and long-term senior living arrangements
Senior Lifestyle Blog - Senior Lifestyle operates senior living communities across the United States. Their blog covers a wide range of topics including senior health care, wellness tips, community news, and the benefits of assisted and independent living options.
AARP - While AARP is a membership organization, there is a large amount of very helpful information on the website accessible to anyone. Geared directly toward the senior demographic, this website is filled with topics to help seniors, from money, to medicare, to caregiving
Senior Planet - This is an extension of AARP that not only offers blogs on their website, but also free technology classes, invigorating exercise programs, and engaging discussion groups designed exclusively for seniors. They also offer in-person activities in select areas.
Five Star Senior Living Blog - This blog offers a wide range of topics from health and wellness tips to dining experiences and lifestyle advice both for seniors living in their facilities and seniors or family members considering care.
Radiant Senior Living - Radiant Senior Living provides a family of services to meet the housing and health care needs of seniors at every stage of life in the northwestern part of the US. Their blog provides a range of helpful articles for seniors from gardening to tax tips.
NCOA - This website provides a slew of information for seniors, caregivers, professionals, and advocates. For senior citizens specifically, it provides information and tools you need to manage money, maintain health, and improve life.
Exploring senior living options doesn't have to feel like a solo mission. The blogs we've highlighted offer a rich mix of advice, from understanding senior care to managing daily life in memory care settings. They're a great starting point for seniors, caregivers, and family members to gather knowledge and support. We hope these blogs help to keep yourself informed and empowered about the choices you have in the diverse world of senior living.