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Caregiver's Corner, The Journey to Senior Living

Are You Prepared for Caregiving?

As adult children, it’s natural to not always think about parents needing our care. After all, they’ve been a source of support for us for our entire lives, so it can be hard to imagine it any other way. But although your parents don’t yet need extra help, it could happen, and you likely will want to feel prepared if that moment comes.

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The Journey to Senior Living

How Tiny Living Can Help You Downsize

With shows like Tiny House Nation and Tiny House, Big Living gaining popularity in recent years, it’s clear that this minimalistic way of living is interesting to people. While tiny living may not be for everyone, here are a few downsizing tips we can take from the tiny space community.

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The Journey to Senior Living

5 Tips for Long-Distance Moving

Making a move to live closer to family is such an exciting step, but it can be a stressful one. Take a look at these five tips to aid in a smooth move that will hopefully lead to less stress and more time with your family.

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Decorating Tips for Small Spaces

At the end of July, we had the pleasure of hosting Rhonnika Clifton and Kim Lewis, two professional interior designers, on our Great Full Life webcast. Learn about ways to decorate a small space to make it feel personal and homey.

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How to Downsize a Collection

Adding to a collection can be fun, whether it's baseball cards, vinyl records or vintage typewriters. But it also can take up a lot of space in your home. Thinking about downsizing a collection? Here are some tips to help get you started.

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The Journey to Senior Living

3 Ways To Transition from Caregiver to Advocate

When caregivers choose to partner with a person like a paid caregiver or a resource like a senior community to make sure their loved one is getting the care they deserve, it can be difficult to make the mental transition from “caregiver” to “advocate.” Fortunately, we’re here to help!

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The Journey to Senior Living

Downsizing 101: 7 Tips for Scaling Back

Are you considering downsizing? These seven tips can help you successfully scale back.

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Why Veterans Should Consider Senior Living

Everyone deserves to live their golden years to the fullest, especially our nation's veterans. Here are just a few of the reasons that senior living can be a great option for veterans.

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The Journey to Senior Living

What to Do When You and Your Spouse Need Different Levels of Care

It is entirely possible for couples to continue living together in a community while navigating their changing care needs. The right solution usually just requires thinking outside the box and making a move that will accommodate your spouse — and you — in the future.

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The Journey to Senior Living

How to Organize your Bedroom

Books and magazines piled up on your nightstand, clothes piled up on the floor, jewelry all over the top of your dresser? These are just a few of the many ways in which your bedroom can get messy. And if your room is feeling cluttered, then it likely won’t be a cozy place for you to relax at the end of the day. If the idea of decluttering has you overwhelmed, don’t worry. We have you covered with this guide on how to start organizing your bedroom.

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The Journey to Senior Living

8 Tips to Declutter Your Bathroom

Bathroom clutter can easily get out of hand. Here are some tips and tricks for getting your bathroom looking its best.

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The Journey to Senior Living

What is a Geriatric Care Manager?

Geriatric care managers are usually highly trained in dealing with issues related specifically to aging populations. They are often up-to-date on the latest legislation, medical services and necessities of aging adults and can help to coordinate care and advocate for you and your loved ones.

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The Journey to Senior Living

The Faces You May Meet on a Brookdale Tour

When you come to visit a Brookdale community, you’ll get more than just a tour of apartments and shared spaces. You’ll also have the chance to talk with a variety of people in the community, from associates to residents.

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Why “Buy Nothing” Groups Are Growing in Popularity

As the push to be more environmentally friendly continues, individuals are looking for greener ways to get rid of things they no longer need. This includes local Buy Nothing Groups.

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The Journey to Senior Living

5 Things to Declutter From Your Home Office

By getting rid of unnecessary items and creating a more streamlined workspace, you can take steps to reduce stress, increase focus and create a room you actually enjoy.

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