Some quip that New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken when asked about their resolutions for the New Year. However, in light of the past year, many seniors are returning to the time-honored tradition of making them. New Year’s resolutions for seniors are often quite similar to the resolutions other people make. Popular resolutions…
When it comes to the holiday season, many people in independent living may find themselves unsure of what to expect. What can you do? What should you avoid? When it comes to our senior living community at Northfield, we encourage you to enjoy a higher quality of life and reach out when you need help.…
Senior safety during the winter months takes a bit more planning than during the rest of the year. There are a few things you can do, however, to ensure the winter safety that will have you staying cozy and happy as you settle in on long winter nights. Here are just a few of the…
One of the greatest factors in senior wellness is to maintain healthy eating habits. As we get older, our metabolism changes, and we may find ourselves dealing with health problems that require special diets. Living alone, most of us don’t relish cooking large meals for ourselves. For others, eating alone can be depressing and make…
Getting older comes with many changes in both our lives and our bodies. One of the most difficult things to deal with is noticing that your mind may not be as sharp as it once was. Memory issues come with age, but you can slow down the memory loss by keeping your mind and body…
The holidays are a special time where friends and family come together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. The spirit of the holiday season doesn’t change even though where you celebrate it might. For residents in our senior living community at Northfield, the holidays are an exciting time. Not only are residents excited to…
Thanksgiving is a holiday designed to bring family and friends together. Distance, work, and home commitments can make the holiday seem frenetic. When a loved one is a resident at a senior living community, it may also be challenging to participate in all the traditions around the holiday. However, there are numerous things family members…
Making the transition to independent senior living ushers in a new stage of life. Retired individuals and families look to these years to be ones where they explore new hobbies and do all the things they couldn’t before retirement. It’s a major lifestyle change, but for the better. A key component to this is staying…
An independent living home is part of a larger active senior community designed for those who either don’t need or only require minimal assistance. At Northfield, our independent senior living community is vibrant. Thanks to our numerous amenities, residents live a lifestyle where they are free to pursue their interests in retirement without being concerned…
Helping your parents move into independent senior living from their home can be an emotionally difficult discussion. But there are ways to start the conversation that will allow everyone involved to make themselves heard so the best solution can be found. There are more senior living options than ever before, and many may go beyond…