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Author Archive: Kimberley Fowler

Kimberley Fowler is a writer and editor dedicated to improving seniors' lives through education, activism, volunteerism and community programs. Her other passions include yoga, literature, history, education and conservation. She is active in her local community and currently volunteers with the Hamilton Naturalists' Club. Kimberley earned a Master of Arts in English Literature and Language from the University of Windsor, an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.

Seniors and Students Learn Together in Assisted Living

Seniors and Students Learn Together in Assisted Living

Assisted living and retirement communities across North America have reevaluated the ways in which they provide care and stimulation to their residents and the results have been incredible. One strategy has been to create a shared space for both seniors and students – ranging from ele...
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What You Need to Know About Assisted Living

What You Need to Know About Assisted Living

Many people use “assisted living,” “long-term care” and “retirement home” interchangeably when investigating different senior living and care options for a parent or senior loved one; however, the differences vary greatly. It is important to understand the style of care each senior li...
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Only 16% of Retirees Are Confident About Affording Assisted Living Care

Only 16% of Retirees Are Confident About Affording Assisted Living Care

A recent survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald & Associates unveiled surprising statistics regarding retirees and their level of confidence about retirement. While 34% of retirees reported feeling “somewhat confident” that they will be ab...
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Assisted Living Hospitality

Assisted Living Hospitality

Not too long ago, assisted living communities often resembled hospitals with strict bathing, eating and sleeping schedules. Today, however, most senior living communities have adopted a philosophy that focuses on offering luxuries previously reserved only for hotels and resorts. Accor...
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Assisted Living Trends to Leave Behind

Assisted Living Trends to Leave Behind

In the 1960s, the Nursing Home Standards Guide was issued, setting regulatory standards and outlining recommendations for all federally licensed facilities. Since then, senior living communities have seen many changes and trends come and go. Assisted Living Trends to Leave Behind Thes...
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Intergenerational Assisted Living

Intergenerational Assisted Living

North American seniors are living healthier, longer lives than any generation that has come before them. Why are aging adults experiencing fewer physical ailments and more disability-free years? According to a recent Harvard study, “one of the most powerful contributors is improved me...
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What to Expect When Your Spouse Moves Into Assisted Living

What to Expect When Your Spouse Moves Into Assisted Living

Making the decision to move your spouse to an assisted living community can be incredibly difficult, especially if that move does not include you. Some common emotional challenges include accepting the reality that their care needs are beyond your ability to manage at home, coming to ...
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ADL Help Necessary for 20% of Seniors

ADL Help Necessary for 20% of Seniors

According to a recent study published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, from January-June 2017, roughly 1 in 5 adults over the age of 85 – or 21.7% – needed assistance to perform activities of daily living (ADL). This data showcases a dramatic need compared to groups o...
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Self-Driving Cars Serving Residents in Senior Living

Self-Driving Cars Serving Residents in Senior Living

Voyage, a Silicon Valley-based startup company and The Villages, known as “Florida’s friendliest active adult community,” have announced an exciting new pilot project, resulting in the launch of an autonomous – or self-driving – taxi service available to residents within t...
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hearing device technology in assisted-living

New Hearing Device Technology in Assisted Living

For many seniors, it can be difficult to hear amidst the bustle of an active senior living community. Even with hearing aids, participating in activities that rely on sound, like dances, movies and presentations can be frustrating. Fortunately, a new hearing device is reducing these f...
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