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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

A Whole New Approach to Holistic Wellness If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that health matters, both on a personal and global scale. As the world paused, routines were upended, and we learned to live with a new normal, we were also given the opportunity to evaluate our lifestyles and…

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Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

Art therapy began as a distinct form of psychotherapy in the 1940s and has been growing in popularity ever since. A way for people of all ages to process emotions and gain personal growth while growing in self-understanding and processing emotional change, art therapy is a great way for seniors to cope with grief, loss,…

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Free Guide to Senior Housing

Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a…

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A Person-Centered Approach To Memory Care

At Leisure Care, we believe that all people, regardless of age and ability are important and meant to be valued. Each person has a purpose and a life to be honored and cared for – and cared for well. We also know that Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia are stressful, causing emotional, physical,...
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8 Reasons to Retire in New Mexico

New Mexico is known as the land of enchantment, boasting picturesque desert landscapes and vibrant culture. The state is quickly becoming a popular retirement destination, attracting seniors from all over the country. New Mexico has a low cost of living and an abundance of opportunity when combined with its temperate climate and welcoming culture makes...
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7 Steps to Downsizing for a Move to Senior Living

As exciting as a move to senior living can be, the start of the journey can be daunting. Beginning the moving process often means sorting through decades worth of items to decide which ones will stay and which ones will have to go. From starting the conversation about downsizing to your packing day, there is a...
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How to Avoid Senior Travel Scams

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Tourists are a well-known target of financial scams. Looking unsuspecting, innocent, and sometimes lost, even the most experienced traveler can make an easy target for pickpocketing, financial scams, and more. Senior tourists are even more vulnerable to fall prey to these scams, often due to their unsuspecting nature, and are often taken advantage of while...
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14 Tips to Moving Into Senior Living

Experts say that moving is a “high-stress” life event. We know there can be a lot of emotion that comes with a move to senior living. In addition to the emotional aspect of the move, there is also a daunting physical aspect – the actual move itself. For many of our residents, this is the...
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Visiting Checklist: Questions to Ask When Touring

When it comes to finding the perfect senior community for yourself or a loved one, it can be hard to know where it start. Today’s senior living communities are as diverse as today’s senior population and offer unprecedented services and amenities. Our visiting checklist can help you ask the right questions to find the right...
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Should Senior Living Communities Serve Alcohol?

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When it comes to alcohol and senior living, there are mixed feelings. Drinking alcohol is often a staple at senior living social functions and many residents enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a nightcap with good friends before calling it a day. However, with age often comes an increase in prescription medications that...
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Knowing You’re Ready for Senior Living

If you’re here, you and your family are already considering the benefits of a move to a senior living community. Maybe an adult child has suggested a move. Maybe you’ve noticed the burdens of home ownership are getting harder to manage. Maybe you’re just looking for a little more fun in every day of life. Maybe...
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Benefits of Traveling Later in Life

You’ve waited and worked and saved your whole life for retirement. Now it’s here and it’s your time to make the most of every day. What will you do? For many, it’s a time to see the world. For the first time in your life, you have the time to go where you want. To...
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