IRC Blog
Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
By: IRC Blog
Too young or too old? What’s the right age to move into Independent Living
Have you ever found yourself thinking that an Independent Living community could offer the perfect retirement, but then stopped because you believe you’re too young?
If you’re age 60+, you may want to pause and reconsider. Many mistakenly believe only those older would enjoy living there. But once you begin to discover all the advantages that a community can offer, you might want to ask yourself this question:
Is it really too soon to start a life filled with meaning, activities and friendship?
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IRC Blog
Posted: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
By: IRC Blog
What steps to take when you notice memory loss in your loved one
Have you noticed any behavioral changes in your spouse or a parent but haven’t known how best to bring up the subject? Chances are, your loved one may also be worried about what is happening but is struggling with how to approach this or what to say.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
By: IRC Blog
An Independent Life: Why moving to be near the children isn’t always a good idea
When making plans for the future, many retirees consider selling the family home and relocating. Those with children may think about moving closer to them. There are so many wonderful reasons to live near family. But it’s also a decision that shouldn’t be made lightly.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
By: IRC Blog
7 steps to make life easier when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll ever face. Those with a cognitive disease are living with a progressive loss of mental and physical functions. This is not only difficult for them but is hard for loved ones to witness.
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