New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

How to Create a Memorial Slideshow for a Loved One: A Step-by-Step Guide

When someone you love passes away, the days that follow are filled with difficult decisions, quiet grief, and endless tasks. Putting together a memorial presentation might feel like just another task on a long list, but it often ends up being the most comforting thing you do. Saying goodbye brings…

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Buying a Second Home in Retirement: What Snowbirds Should Think About First

After a few winters renting in the sun, many retirees start asking the same question. Why not just buy a place of our own? It is a fair question. Owning a second home can mean familiar surroundings, your own furniture, and neighbors who greet you by name each season. But…

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Aging at Home: 7 Signs a Parent May Need Extra Help

Most older adults want to stay right where they are. In AARP’s national Home and Community Preferences Survey, 77% of Americans aged 50 and older said they want to remain in their homes as they age. Staying home works best when support arrives before a crisis forces the decision, so…

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How Seniors Can Review Their Financial Protection as Their Circumstances Change

There are many changes that a person might experience during retirement. One of the biggest is the change of his income sources and spending as well as family obligations. This is why it would be better for a retired individual to consider the revision of his financial protection from time…

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Caring for Aging Skin After 60: A Gentle Routine for Seniors and Caregivers

Skin changes as we age, and after 60 those changes become hard to miss. It tends to feel drier, look thinner and take longer to bounce back from a scrape or a harsh soap. None of this means skin care has to get complicated. In most cases, the best routine…

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What to Do with an Extra Vehicle When Downsizing for Retirement

Downsizing for retirement means deciding what travels with you to your next chapter, and what stays behind. If an extra car or truck is sitting in your driveway bleeding cash on insurance and maintenance, it’s time for a reality check. This guide breaks down how to evaluate your true post-move…

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Flying Into New York With an Aging Parent: A Door-to-Door Plan for JFK, LaGuardia and Newark

When a parent in their 70s or 80s flies into New York for a graduation, a holiday or a doctor’s appointment, the flight itself is usually the easy part. The hard parts come before and after it: the long walk to the gate, the security line, baggage claim and the…

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Is Peoria, AZ a Good Place to Retire?

Peoria, Arizona sits on the northwest edge of the Phoenix metro area and has grown into one of the Valley’s largest suburbs, with more than 200,000 residents. It has also become one of the region’s most popular retirement destinations. Retirees are drawn by the sunshine, the active 55+ communities, and…

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Working Past 62: How Group Coverage, Reimbursement Plans and Age 65 Fit Together

Plenty of people keep working well into their 60s. Some enjoy it, some are not yet ready to retire financially, and some own the business that employs them. Health coverage is where those choices tend to tangle, because the plan that fit at 58 may not fit at 64. This…

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Beyond Medical Care: What Really Contributes to a Fulfilling Senior Lifestyle

Medical care gets most of the attention when families start planning for a parent’s later years. Appointments, prescriptions, and test results are easy to track, and they feel like the whole picture. Families across Mukwonago often discover, though, that health outcomes are only one part of what decides whether an…

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