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.
July 15th 2020
The Benefits of Music for Seniors
Ever had a bad day, or just a blah day, and had your mood lifted by a song you love? Music has the power to take us away from our troubles and raise our sagging spirits. But the benefits of music for seniors are more than just a way to make us feel happy. Music […]
Read MoreJuly 1st 2020
Volunteer and Vocational Opportunities
One question you might ask when you’ve retired is: What will I do with my time? Senior volunteer programs could provide the answer. With so many people in need, now is a great time to explore volunteer opportunities for seniors. You’ll not only be helping others, you’ll do yourself a power of good. How Volunteering […]
Read MoreJune 15th 2020
Self Care Activities for Seniors
Now that coronavirus has turned us into germaphobes, we’re washing our hands, wiping down surfaces, wearing masks and practicing social distancing. It’s our best defense against getting and spreading the virus. But if you don’t have a network of family and friends to lean on, social distancing can become social isolation. Studies estimate that chronic […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
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