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Making a move to a senior living community is a huge decision, one that many older adults are hesitant to make without the full support from their loved ones. So, what do you do when you are ready to downsize and make the move, but your adult kids are not supportive?
Choosing a career is arguably one of the most important decisions a person can make in their lifetime. Studies seem to suggest that working Americans highly prioritize a sense of purpose in their work. For example, Tomorrow University found that 7 in 10 people ranked purpose as a defining role in their career choice
Have you ever been in the right place at the right time? June Scott would tell you that she found herself in this situation shortly after moving to PineCrest in 2019. Scott, an 86 year old widow, made the difficult decision to move from her home, downsize her belongings, and transition into the unknown world of senior living. While she was positive about the revolutionary life change, she had no idea what the future would hold and how these experiences would alter her perspective forever.
Sibling trio lives side-by-side in the same retirement community. Science proves those who remain connected to their sibling groups are greatly benefited in a multitude of ways. The Journal of Family Psychology published a 2010 article citing research that having a sister boosts your mental health and self-esteem, even eases feelings of loneliness, guilt, self-consciousness, and fear.