This year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward” National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign held every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating practices, and committing to physical activity habits. The theme for 2017 is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” …
Who Qualifies for Senior-Care Tax Deductions?
Tax season can be especially stressful for seniors on a fixed income and for family caregivers of elderly loved ones—groups that include millions of budget-conscious Americans looking to keep expenses down. The good news is that seniors and caregivers may be eligible for tax deductions for medical and dental expenses. Another bright spot in 2017 is that final tax returns …
Stonecrest of Rochester Hills, a New Signature Community Opens Information Center
Rochester Hills, MI (March 2017) Stonecrest of Rochester Hills, a new community under development, is unparalleled amongst senior living communities in the area. The high-end residence is receiving attention from those interested to see what the spectacular new development has to offer. To accommodate interest, an information center has opened and is taking reservations. The community anticipates opening in fall …
Integral Senior Living to Manage Province
CARLSBAD, CA (March 2017) — Integral Senior Living (ISL), a premier senior living management company, is pleased to announce it has been chosen to manage Province Springs, a refined senior community located in Colorado Springs, CO. The community is being developed by The Wolff Company, a Scottsdale-based private equity firm, and is currently open for pre-leasing. “We are pleased …
Integral Senior Living to Manage Revel Senior Living Community
Integral Senior Living (ISL), a premier senior living management company, is pleased to announce it has been chosen to manage Revel, a refined senior community located in Henderson, Nevada. The community is being developed by The Wolff Company and is located at 1505 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson NV 89074. It is anticipated to open for preleasing in early 2017. “We are …
Wardman Group Acquires Summers Landing Polo Road
Senior living community embarks on major renovation and is managed by ISL The Wardman Group, based in Washington, D.C., announced today that its affiliate has acquired Summers Landing Polo Road, a 92-unit senior housing property in Columbia, SC. Wardman hired senior housing management company Integral Senior Living (ISL) to manage the property. The property was re-named “Amara Place at Columbia” …
Support and Recognition for Caregivers’ Contributions
Caregiver’s “Bill of Rights” stresses self-care and dignity The concept of a Caregiver Bill of Rights is not new. Its origins are sometimes disputed, but many agree that it arose more than 30 years ago after the publication of a book called CareGiving: Helping an Aging Loved One by Jo Horne (AARP Books, 2015). A landmark work that is still …
Free Caption Phone Helps People with Hearing Loss Stay in Touch
Phone conversation is displayed in text on a large screen Because using the telephone can become difficult (if not impossible) for people with hearing difficulties, many tend to avoid phone conversations. Not only does this diminish their social and business interactions, but it also robs them of a valuable lifeline if they need help. The CaptionCall® captioned telephone works like …
Five Habits of Successful, Loving Older Couples
This Valentines Day, remind yourself how stay in love for years Everyone knows couples who’ve been together for decades—perhaps you’re among them—and whose relationships still seem genuinely happy and harmonious. Our communities are filled with couples and those who understand how love lasts. What behaviors, traits, and tactics might be key to their long-term relationship success? Relationship experts- and many …
February Is American Heart Month
This month is also marks the “Go Red for Women” campaign Ever since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month in 1964, the month of February has been dedicated to cardiovascular health awareness. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 cause of death for both men and women, killing an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. At our …