by Rosewood | Jul 18, 2013 | Assisted Living
More and more, downsizing counts as part of people’s retirement plan, with retirees eager to cut loose their big homes near schools and work in favor of a simpler lifestyle. It’s an important part of preparing financially for retirement and for the new lifestyle you...
by Rosewood | Jun 24, 2013 | Chattanooga Retirement Communities
One of the best things about getting older is getting to take advantage of senior discounts. These days it seems like everyone offers a little break to those over a certain age. You can claim these special deals if you only know where to go and to speak up....
by Rosewood | Apr 29, 2013 | Memory Care
While many joke about senior moments, memory loss is not inevitable. Alzheimer’s and Dementia are hardly common denominators. Still, for those who do have these conditions, or who experience other types of memory lapses, there is good news. Here are a few simple...
by Rosewood | Mar 28, 2013 | Caregivers
Caregiving can come with a mix of emotions, some happy and some less so. As David Cutner explained in Caregiver Magazine, “As our parents become elderly and infirm, the parent-child relationship is often reversed.” It can be equally unfamiliar when you need to care...
by Rosewood | Mar 15, 2013 | Chattanooga Retirement Communities
Fort Oglethorpe is surrounded by the best of North Georgia scenery, with rolling foothills and stands of trees. Much of the natural beauty is protected by State Parks, like the Chickamauga Battlefield Military Park. While the area is still somewhat rural, it is...
by Rosewood | Dec 31, 2012 | Active Senior Living
The conditions we associate with aging—getting slower, stiffer, more easily out of breath or tired, or even dramatic shifts like memory loss- don’t have to be part of the picture as we get older. Exercise can have a dramatic impact on aging, and is part of what is...
by Rosewood | Dec 19, 2012 | Assisted Living
It’s a natural part of aging for daily life to grow more difficult, but it’s especially hard when a loved one is struggling because of memory loss. In addition to memory loss complicating grooming, housekeeping, socializing, and the rest of day to day...
