Senior Living Tips and Laurel Circle News
Keep up with the latest community news, as well as helpful information on what’s happening in senior living.
June 4th 2020
Wii Benefits for Seniors
Video games have been around since the days of Pong and Pac-Man. But as the games became more sophisticated, so did the controllers. It took hard-earned skill to become adept at pushing the right button at the right time to hit a target or avoid a mutant bent on your destruction. Then around 2006, along […]
Read MoreMay 19th 2020
Guide to Downsizing for Seniors
Downsizing for seniors may seem like an overwhelming task. You’ve acquired a lifetime’s worth of possessions, and sorting through all of them requires considerable time and energy. But don’t fret; this blog will provide a list of downsizing tips for seniors so you can take it one step at a time. And since we’re all […]
Read MoreMay 13th 2020
Opening Up Our Community
Opening up Our Community Federal and state governments are releasing plans to reopen the economy to essential business. While this is an encouraging sign to our country’s response to COVID-19, please know this process will be taken thoughtfully at Laurel Circle. We will implement a three-phased approach when reopening our community. Decisions for each phase […]
Read MoreMay 6th 2020
Rental Community vs Life Plan Community
Rental Communities vs. Retirement Communities As more and more Americans reach retirement age, they’ll likely begin considering downsizing and exploring new living arrangements. Maintaining a large home gets more difficult with each passing year and there are abundant options for both retirement communities and rental communities for seniors. But how do you know which to […]
Read MoreApril 16th 2020
Assisted Living for Couples
It is a privilege to grow old with a partner, and most couples don’t want to give that up because one of them needs added care. This is why one common conversation starter we hear often is, “Can couples live together in assisted living?” Our answer at Laurel Circle is yes! Why Move Together? Quite […]
Read MoreApril 7th 2020
How to Use Technology to Connect
Social distancing is changing the way we interact. It certainly has had an impact on interactions at senior living communities. Here at Laurel Circle, we love to meet prospective residents who are choosing a senior living community and answer all their questions in person while showing them around our friendly community. But even when we’re […]
Read MoreMarch 19th 2020
COVID-19 Update
After careful consideration for the health and safety of residents, employees, and family members, our community amended its visitor policy on Monday, March 16, and is restricting visitors from entering our community. Please bookmark the LCS website for future updates and information regarding our community COVID-19 response and prevention measures already implemented, such as: Educating all staff […]
Read MoreMarch 15th 2020
COVID-19 Update
Hello Laurel Circle community, The health and safety of residents living in our community is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring the ongoing situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). We understand that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind, and we want to be communicative and transparent in the steps Laurel Circle is taking to prepare our […]
Read MoreMarch 12th 2020
10 Things to Do in Bridgewater, NJ, for Seniors and Their Families
Visiting Bridgewater, New Jersey, to see if Laurel Circle is right for you? Just moved in and looking to explore the area? Bridgewater is bustling with family-friendly, intellectually stimulating, entertaining and plain old fun activities for seniors to enjoy with their friends and family. If you’re wondering what to do in Bridgewater, NJ, here are […]
Read MoreMarch 10th 2020
Modern Tech: The New Ride Sharing for Seniors
Remember that milestone of being able to drive for the first time? The freedom it represented? Having a car gave you the ability to go wherever you wanted. You could literally throw a dart at a map of the United States and that could be your next destination. At times, the ability to drive felt […]
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