When people lose someone dear to them, Harvard Medical School notes that it’s common for their stress levels to rise dramatically. It’s not uncommon for people to retreat inwards or turn to self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse during such a difficult time. This is why it’s important to set small goals during the grieving process […]
How To Start a New Life Together
You’re getting married and feel like a teenager again, even though you’ve been retired for a while. Now, you and your new spouse have the job of starting a new life together. This can be a little tricky since you’re both older adults. Read on for some tips and tricks to smooth out the process, […]
Essential Advice for Seniors in Financial Trouble
We all know that a healthy financial picture is important, and that requires planning. But as seniors approach their golden years, it can be challenging to keep up with money management. Perhaps retirement expenses were underestimated, or most available funds had to go towards unexpected events. Either way, financial burdens can weigh heavily on seniors’ […]
Guide to Memorializing a Loved One on Social Media
After the passing of a loved one, finding a way to create a tribute to them can be cathartic. In many cases, social media is the perfect platform. If you’d like to know how to memorialize a loved one on social media, Kaplan Development Group outlines what you need to do. Pick the Best Platform […]
Health Tips for Seniors Who Want to Live Life to the Fullest
As a senior, you know one’s quality of life can change over time. Sometimes everything seems great, and at other times you feel a need for improvement. Making changes can boost your outlook, no matter what stage you are in. Kaplan Development Group shares these tips to take control of your physical and mental health, […]
A Complete Guide On Ways to Help Seniors in Your Community
Photo Credit: Rawpixel Millions of seniors are currently living alone and away from loved ones. If you have older adults as neighbors, you may be concerned about their welfare — and rightly so. Seniors who live alone are more likely to experience issues with their mental and physical well-being. This means it’s up to communities […]
Consider These Factors When Planning for Senior Care
Senior living is a major consideration once older adults reach a certain age. These days, there are so many options that making a decision can be challenging. The best course of action is to start with a budget and a close look at your finances. Whether you’re looking for senior living options for yourself or […]
Updated Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Residents & Staff in Senior Living
The Covid-19 pandemic has proved to be one of the greatest challenges we’ve faced at Kaplan in our 40-year history. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our hardworking, dedicated staff and our engaged community members who followed guidelines and did everything they were able to protect themselves and one another. Our daily […]
Seniors & Their Pets: Who’s Saving Who?
As a loved one ages and moves into retirement, you may see a decline in both their overall happiness and physical health. One proven way to combat this and provide a healthy transition into retirement is by introducing a new companion into their life. Owning and caring for a pet is a great way to […]
Corona Virus – Updates & Prevention
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our extended family from all of our communities. We appreciate your adherence to the guidelines we have put forth in an effort to provide the safest environment for your loved ones. We encourage you to visit and continue to visit our Facebook page to learn how […]