Sign up for the MRC blog and you’ll be lined up to learn the latest local and national news about senior living. And by the way, you should know we’ll never sell your contact information. And if you don’t find the blog useful, you will find unsubscribing is easy.
When Larry Beck first expressed his intent to live at Stevenson Oaks in early 2020, his wife Kathy was by his side. The pair was making big plans for their life at the community, however, by the time the community was set to open in 2022, Kathy had passed, and Larry was facing the move on his own. As he aimed to settle into a new home with new neighbors and a new routine, he knew he was in for a wave of big changes, all at once. He had formerly been in the role of caregiver, a role that can be supremely fulfilling but all consuming as well. He knew he would need a new place to invest his time and energy.
The summer heat has arrived making hydration a major concern for Texans. For some, drinking plain water gets a bit dull, so we have curated a few recipes that can boost hydration, with minimal sugar, to making quenching your thirst a bit more interesting.
Some personalities are prone to think ahead and behave proactively while others prefer to face life as it comes with a more reactive approach. You might argue that different approaches are appropriate given the context of the decision at hand.
While that might be true in a general sense, which approach is best for successful aging? Proactive aging or reactive aging?
We are all motivated to find improved wellness as we age. However, are you also willing to consider how forgiveness could play a major role in your overall wellbeing? There is a great deal of science behind the healing power in releasing anger and resentment through forgiveness.