September 1, 2021
A deep breath of fresh air on a spring morning. A picnic with friends on a sunny summer day. Crunching leaves during a nature trail walk in the fall. These are reminders of the joyful feelings we have when spending time outdoors. Fr...
July 27, 2021
Older adults have a multitude of options when it comes to deciding where to live, whether it's aging in place or making a move. Especially for those who decide they're done with the expense and upkeep of their house, moving can be a...
July 22, 2021
Although we often hear about the high obesity rate among American adults, the opposite is often true among older adultsâin fact, among adults over 65, malnutrition may be more of a concern than overnutrition. Studies show that abo...
July 22, 2021
An increasing number of older adults (and their health care providers) are aware of the risk of falls, yet far too many are still injured from falls each year. In 2018, one in four adults 65 years of age or older fell and one in 10 ...
July 22, 2021
Over the span of many years, youâve built your nest egg through savings, investments, and Social Security. With good planning, that nest egg should provide you with a steady stream of retirement income over many years but devising...
July 22, 2021
Summer often means a surge of new home buyers, including families who want time to settle in to a new school district. And this year, with inventory and interest rates at record lows and prices skyrocketing in many areas, it's a gre...
July 15, 2021
Studies show that the key to a long, healthy life starts with engagement. People who are engaged with activities and friends tend to be healthier and happierâand because they are healthier and happier, they tend to live longer. Fo...
July 13, 2021
Culture of Employee Engagement and Career Development Sets Standard in Senior Living Industry BALTIMORE, MDâJuly 13, 2021âErickson Senior Living, a nation-leading developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities, ...
June 30, 2021
Before the pandemic, only about 13,000 Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services in an average week. By April of 2020, that number had skyrocketed to about 1.7 million per week. The surge happened when Medicare relaxed telehea...
June 30, 2021
Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., causing more deaths among seniors than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Despite intensive research and study ...
June 30, 2021
Do you avoid red meat to keep your heart healthy, take supplements to support your immune system, and exercise to keep your body strong? That's great! But what are you doing to maintain your brain health? The brain is the center of ...
June 30, 2021
You need four types of exercise to stay healthy: endurance activities, muscle strengthening, flexibility, and balance exercises. Endurance exercise is anything that increases your breathing rate and gets your heart pumping. Muscle s...
June 30, 2021
When you make your budget in retirement, you would never forget to include your main housing expenses, such as your mortgage, property taxes, and utilities. But no matter how new your house is, there's another big monetary item to c...
June 30, 2021
Here's a rainy day task that will leave you feeling like you really accomplished something--get started decluttering your house. Whether you've reserved an apartment home at an Erickson Senior Living community or are just starting t...
June 28, 2021
After a lifetime of building careers, families and more, todayâs seniors have welcomed their retirement years. As a leader in the industry, Erickson Senior Living is helping residents across the country make the most of these year...
June 23, 2021
North Naples, FLâJune 23, 2021 â Siena Lakes, a continuing care retirement community developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, hosted its grand opening today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, reception and clubhouse tour ...
May 7, 2021
2020 was a year none of us will soon forget. When the first cases of coronavirus appeared, Erickson Senior Living swiftly began mobilizing its resources. Since then, much has been done to support more than 27,000 residents who resid...
April 28, 2021
As a part of its long-term growth and business strategy, Erickson Living today unveiled its plan to evolve its brand identity and change the company's name to Erickson Senior Living. This rebranding comes as the senior living popula...
March 11, 2021
Erickson Senior Living today announced that 96 percent of residents at its 20 communities nationwide have received the COVID-19 vaccine. "Today marks an important milestone for our company, our residents and their families," said De...
February 25, 2021
As more than a year has gone by since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, it's natural to pause and reflect on the long road we have traveled together. Overcoming the many challenges we have faced revealed the strengths and i...