NEWS & BLOG ARCHIVES

We always stress the importance of planning ahead, especially when it comes to your future and senior living. And the cold, gloomy days of winter provide the perfect opportunity for planning and organizing. In this blog, we’re sharing a few tips to help people who are starting to plan for their next chapter in a senior living community.

In this episode, we dive into a reality that’s becoming all too familiar for today’s sandwich generation: balancing careers, young families, and the growing needs of their aging parents. For many adult children, this journey is filled with complex decisions, emotions, and unknowns. Our guest, Diane Lobbestaal, faced these same challenges while caring for her aging parents. She joins to share her journey, shedding light on the guidance, care, and compassionate support system available to them.

From social connection to safety and opportunities for personal growth, senior living communities offer a lot of benefits for single aging adults. We understand it can be hard to think about leaving behind your familiar environment and stepping into a new place with new people, but the supportive, welcoming community that awaits at Holland Home is well worth the change.

The cost of a senior living community plays a huge role in a prospective resident's decision-making process. “Can I afford it? Is it worth the investment? What does it mean for the legacy I will leave behind?” Learn more about the costs and benefits of Holland Home in this blog.

For the last decade, residents have been flocking to our Resident Enrichment Academy for Living (R.E.A.L.) courses, welcoming the chance to learn something new, meet other residents, and be active members of the Holland Home community. This blog shows how R.E.A.L. events and programming help residents maintain a culture of intellectual discovery at Holland Home.

How do you know what questions to ask while evaluating assisted living options for your loved one? Our latest blog post features some of the most important questions you should ask when researching different communities (and Holland Home’s answers). Read now!

How we exercise might change as we age, but staying active remains a pivotal piece in our overall health. With Physical Wellness being an essential element of our award-winning Vibrant Living model, it’s no surprise that we place a lot of emphasis on staying active, providing an array of ways and options for residents to get their move on. Continue reading to learn more about some of the methods and equipment we implement.

We recently invited Jeanne Jones, co-owner of Pathway Senior Movers, to talk through some of the logistical and emotional challenges of moving and how Pathway and Holland Home can help. In this blog, you’ll find a recap of our downsizing event with some of the most important takeaways.