Information about senior living is scattered all over the internet, making it hard to find a comprehensive resource. So if you’ve been looking for information on positive aging, health and wellness, the benefits of living in and around Toms River and Lakewood, or other topics of interest to seniors, we’re your handy-dandy, one-stop headquarters.
When it comes time to choose a senior living option – when you decide you’d like to let go of your worries and embrace a more fulfilling, experience-rich life – you may find yourself wondering what is best for you. It all depends on what you’re looking for and expecting from your retirement, says Charles Benjamin, Executive …
Read MoreMoving made easy? It’s not too good to be true. In fact, it can be smart, easy and – dare we say it – enjoyable. “These may be unprecedented times, but that doesn’t mean that transitioning your life isn’t a smart move,” says Charles Benjamin, Executive Director of Harrogate, Ocean County, New Jersey’s premier active senior …
Read MoreWe all know that sharing a laugh with others is a great way to boost your mood, improve your day and make things seem generally sunnier. But did you know that laughter can also improve your overall health – and help you age well, too? “For older adults, laughter truly is the best medicine,” says Charles …
Read MoreMental health plays such an important part in our overall wellness. If we have a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to life and a feeling of stability, we feel better and our physical health improves as well. But many people are struggling with their mental health these days due to COVID-19 and its upending effect …
Read MoreWhen you put together your “wellness plan” or your “live right list,” what’s on it? Eating right? Getting enough exercise? Staying happy? If so, you’re on the right track, says Charles Benjamin, Executive Director of Harrogate, Ocean County, New Jersey’s premier active senior living community. “Eating a healthy diet, staying physically fit and taking …
Read MoreIt’s no secret that life can be uncertain at times. While this tends to make anyone a little nervous, by planning ahead, knowing what to expect and securing peace of mind, it can help to make the uncertain moments a little more peaceful. This is why many seniors take advantage of Life Care Communities! …
Read MoreWhen it comes to senior living, no one should settle for anything less than exceptional. At Harrogate, Ocean County, New Jersey’s premier active senior living community, located between Toms River and Lakewood, New Jersey, that’s exactly what residents get. “Residents at Harrogate can enjoy the freedom to explore everything our 52-acre community has to …
Read MoreIn our brains, hundreds of millions of neurons, or 30% of our cortex, is devoted to processing visual information (compared to 8% for touch and just 3% for hearing). Each of our two optic nerves, which carry signals from the retina in the back of the eyes to the brain, consists of a million fibers, …
Read MoreNo amount of time spent reading tea leaves, tarot cards or your palm can tell you what will actually happen tomorrow. But although this moment right here is the only one we can experience, it’s good to have a general idea or direction you want to go tomorrow, with the flexibility to adjust. What if …
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70% of seniors over 65 will need some form of long-term care for an average of two years. Now while you may be one of the 30% who won’t need long-term care, what about your spouse? Is long-term health care worth it, and how much …
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