SeniorsPlaces Editorial Team
The SeniorsPlaces editorial team researches and writes plain-language guides on assisted living, memory care, independent living and the costs and decisions that come with them. SeniorsPlaces is commission-free: we never take referral fees from communities, so our guidance is not tied to any placement.
Falls and Balance for Seniors - what you Need to Know
Balance is the foundation of our ability to move, walk and function independently. Falling is a major cause of decline and injury resulting in death for seniors. Each y…
Looking your Best – Tips for Enhancing your Looks as you Age…
Aging is a fact of life that none of us can escape. As we age, we will notice changes in our appearance. Some notice things more than others and try to do things to loo…
Creating the Life you have Always Wanted in Retirement
Congratulations, you made it, welcome to the Golden Years! Now that you have left your working life or Family responsibilities behind, spend some time assessing what you reall…
How Seniors can Avoid Loneliness and Social Isolation Retirement
Did you know that loneliness is not just an uncomfortable emotion but can affect your physical health and shorten your life. According to research, as many as forty percent o…
Gut Health for Seniors - Improve your Health, Disposition and Overall Quality of Life by Improving the Health of your Gut…
What is gut health anyway? Optimal gut health is achieved when the balance of bacteria inside your intestinal tract is working for you not against you causing discomfort.&nbs…
Dementia and Cognitive Decline in Seniors - Simple Things you can do to Keep Your Brain Healthy…
Did you know that dementia affects more that 55 million people worldwide with 10 million new cases being diagnosed each year? In simple terms dementia is a declin…
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, How it Hurts Seniors and How you Can Help Combat it.
Did you know that approximately 10% of all Medicare and Medicaid bills are inflated or fraudulent? This results $300 Million dollars in whistleblower rewards paid out to those repo…
The Most Common Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them!
It may be surprising, but recent data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that Seniors are targeted by scammers at a lower rate than the average, while the median loss is much …
The Best Exercise Choices for Seniors
Here are Some of The Best Exercise Choices for Seniors… Are you or the senior in your life considering starting an exercise program? It is never too late to begin e…
Financial and Social Considerations for Aging in Place Verses Moving into a Community
You have finally reached the Golden Years or are about to and are considering your options for the future. One of the biggest decisions you will be faced with is how to live within…
Real Age Versus Chronological Age and How to Impact the Rate at Which You Age..
Aging is a natural part of life. Although we all age, the rate at which each person ages can be variable based on a number of factors. Your biological age may in fact be lowe…
Selecting a Senior Community and Optimizing Your Search Using Online Tools.
We all have to undergo the aging process, and as we do so, our housing needs and ability to live independently while caring for a home and taking care of pets may change as we…