Apartment hunting in Brooklyn earlier this year was the predictable nightmare. I saw a place on Fifth Street that looked perfectly acceptable except that it had no closets. Not one. And a place above a dog day care business where, the rental agent swore, the clientele were let outside to race around the [...]
Every time Dale Sperling's mother pops by for her weekly visit, she brings with her a possession she wants to pass on. To Sperling, the drop-offs make it feel as if her mom is "dumping her house into my house." The most recent offload attempt was a collection of silver platters, which Sperling [...]
The Poway Chamber of Commerce's Community Health & Wellness Fair is coming up on Saturday, January 13th, from 11am-2pm. Our sister company, Visiting Angels San Diego will be sponsoring the event, held at the Glen at Scripps Ranch!
Rightsizing for Seniors! Wednesday October 18th 9:30-11:00am Hosted at Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch Join us for a rightsizing seminar presented by Travis Palomares, Director and Co-Owner of Bella Reflections Senior Relocation Specialists, a locally owned business with a full range of services to assist seniors with streamlining their next move. RSVP by October 16th [...]
As we age, the desire for knowledge and personal growth does not diminish; in fact, it becomes increasingly vital. Lifelong learning, the pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout one's life, holds immense importance for seniors. Engaging in continuous learning not only offers intellectual stimulation but also contributes to personal fulfillment, social connection, and overall [...]
Aging in place offers numerous benefits to seniors by recognizing the importance of preserving independence, familiarity, and a sense of belonging. They can continue to live among their cherished belongings and in the company of neighbors and friends they have known for years, fostering a strong support network. Aging in place can promote better [...]
Thank you June Duncan for your guest blog: AARP and the United States government project that nearly three-fourths of Americans age 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care. If you’re nearing retirement age, that should probably be an indicator that you’ll need to prepare for long-term care - and the sooner, [...]
Gone are the days when “retirement housing” was just a nice way of saying “nursing home.” Today, many different senior living options exist, yet many older adults and their families are not aware of the choices. An overview of the alternatives reveals that retirement housing is as varied as the lifestyles and needs of residents. [...]
