From Chaos to Clarity: Predictability Makes the Senior Living Decision Journey Easier
As we get older, one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves is predictability. We’re not talking about a rigid schedule or a life without spontaneity, but rather a sense of structure that reduces unnecessary stress. Indeed, many people find that predictability lightens the mental load we all carry each day. It frees us [...]
What Is AI … and Why Does It Matter for Older Adults?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is writing a lot of headlines lately … literally! Whether it’s a story about AI taking over the world or a report about the AI bubble’s impending rupture, it seems like everywhere you turn, AI is making news. But what does “AI” mean exactly, and why do older adults need to understand [...]
Brad Breeding Releases Newest Book: Your Best Path Forward: A Practical Guide to Navigating Senior Living Options and Planning
For many older adults and their families, the search for the right retirement living arrangement can feel overwhelming. The choices are numerous, the terminology can be confusing, and the stakes are high … after all, your home and care situation will impact nearly every aspect of your long-term wellbeing. Recognizing this, myLifeSite president Brad Breeding, [...]
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 4: What Are the Options When IADLs Become Difficult?
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are the everyday, often more complex tasks that support independent living in the community. This includes things like [...]
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 3: What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part one of our blog series “ADLs vs. IADLs,” we defined activities of daily living (ADLs) as the key self-care tasks, like bathing [...]
The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that someone in the residence must be at least 55 years old. What defines an active adult community? Active adult communities- aka [...]