Senior Living News & Events

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and fun family traditions. For many adult children, holiday gatherings offer and opportunity to visit their senior parents after months of separation. While the focus is often on festivities and catching up, it's crucial to be vigilant about your aging parents' well-being. If you’re wondering how to deal with aging parents’ health down the road, the good news is that you can take small steps, beginning with assessing how they’re doing.

Donating to a nonprofit CCRC is not just a philanthropic act; it's an investment in the well-being of our aging population. Your donations can have tax benefits, mental health benefits, and a lasting positive influence.

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Decades after Chapel Pointe resident Marcy Seckman’s brother was shot out of the sky and presumed dead in World War II, the U.S. Military has recovered and identified the remains of her brother, First Lieutenant Carl Davis Nesbitt. This remarkable story helps us all to better understand what it means to be a hero. “When you talk to veterans, they say, ‘We’re not the heroes. The heroes are the folks who don’t come home,’” said Harry Smith, NBC News correspondent.

Stop trying to prevent aging and focus instead on learning to age with grace. Live a longer, fuller life by promoting healthy aging in your golden years.

Although they don’t get much attention in the media, senior living careers can be among the most secure and fulfilling in the job market. If you love helping people and would like to use your skills in new ways, consider applying for a job at a senior living community near you.

Just like each person has their own personality, each group of people has its own unique culture. Within the Chapel Pointe family, our culture unifies us and sets us apart from the crowd. Keep reading to discover five reasons why the Chapel Pointe culture is special.

If you’re retired or starting to think about retirement, you may (wisely) be considering a move to a senior retirement community in order to save yourself the stress of moving later, when you’ll likely be less equipped to do so. If this is the case, you may be debating whether to join a 55+ community or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Here’s what each of these retirement community types offer their senior residents.

Looking at life through the lens of thankfulness can improve your physical and mental health. In fact, regardless of the circumstances around you, simply taking the time to appreciate the good things in life can significantly change your perspective and give you a more positive outlook. Gratitude is a worthwhile practice for people of all ages, but can be especially helpful for seniors seeking to maintain independence and longevity. Reflecting upon many years of blessings sharpens the min...

If your parent or loved one needs a little or a lot of support in their daily lives, you may be sifting through piles of brochures and spending hours on internet research, wondering what kind of care to seek for them. On top of this, if you’re researching types of retirement communities, the terms used to describe care plans and residential options may be confusing. For example, what is the difference between personal care and skilled care?Here’s what’s included with each of th...