Sunrise Senior Living

The effect of aging on personality is difficult to predict.  Some people become less demanding and more forgiving with the passage of time.  They are at peace with their own failings and more understanding of the failures of others.  They are less wary and defensive, more open to new experiences, and more appreciative of kindness and beauty.  

National Association of Senior Move Managers 

Mary Kay Buysse, NASMM Executive Director

Careful planning is the fundamental strategy to successful living throughout life, but it’s especially important as we (and others whom we love) approach later life. While none of us knows what the future truly holds, we clearly need to prepare to make solid, educated choices. As we grow older, some of us choose to remain in the house or apartment that has been our home for many years. However, many of us are increasingly exploring the prospect of moving to another residence that better reflects and supports our changes in lifestyle. 

Sunrise Senior Living

After the excitement of the holidays, it’s only natural to feel a bit blue. The shorter days, which in many parts of the country are also cold and overcast, compound the feeling. But there’s a difference between being down in the dumps, which everyone feels on occasion, and being depressed. Since studies have shown that caregivers run a higher risk of depression than the general population, it’s a good idea for caregivers to take stock of their emotional state from time to time. The Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that 20 percent of family caregivers suffer from depression.

Sunrise Senior Living 

As a caregiver, you probably spend more time than you care to admit on the telephone, talking—or trying to talk—to your loved one’s doctor, insurer, and pharmacist among others. More often than not, you have to navigate a complicated series of menus and spend an inordinate amount of time on hold to reach someone who may or may not have the information you need. At the end of half an hour, you can find yourself with very little to show for your efforts.