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Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

January 9, 2025 Learn the differences between independent vs. assisted living at Erickson Senior Living. Compare features and benefits to find the best option for your lifestyle.

2024 Was a Record Year of Generosity for the Staff Appreciation Fund

January 9, 2025 Through the generosity of our residents at Erickson Senior Living communities across the country, the Staff Appreciation Fund distributed an incredible amount—more than $7 million—to eligible hourly/non-exempt team members in 2024...

Erickson Senior Living CEO Featured in Annual Executive Forecast

January 7, 2025 Each year, Senior Housing News, one of the industry’s leading trade publications, invites leaders to share their predictions for the year ahead in their annual Executive Forecast. This year, Erickson Senior Living’s chief executiv...

You Can Learn to Become More Resilient

January 6, 2025 Have you ever wondered why some people recover quickly and remain optimistic after stressful events, while others struggle and may develop a negative outlook? Coping with stress depends largely on your psychological resilience, or...

Envisioning Your New Space

January 6, 2025 As the planning and moving consultant at Linden Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Hingham, Mass., I work closely with retirees planning a move to our vibrant community. Often, people share with me the fear that their n...

How You Approach Aging Can Significantly Impact Your Well-Being

January 6, 2025 When it comes to your perspective on aging, do you tend to see the glass as half full or half empty? Your answer has more significance than you may realize. Those with a positive outlook on aging see their later years as a time of...

Pickleball: A Sport for Those Who Relish Fitness and Fun

December 13, 2024 In the summer of 1965, congressman Joel Pritchard couldn't find enough equipment around the house for his family to play badminton, so he grabbed some table tennis paddles, a perforated plastic ball, and a net. This mishmash game ...

The Importance of Senior-Focused Health Care

December 13, 2024 More than ever, enhancing personal health and well-being is a top priority for older adults interested in senior living communities. In fact, residents of Erickson Senior Living communities experience the benefits of convenient ac...

Holiday Celebrations Highlighted by Senior Living Executive Magazine

December 10, 2024 In a recent interview with Senior Living Executive magazine, Sarah Kokinos, vice president of community living at Erickson Senior Living, shared why the holiday season is such a special time in our communities. “Each year, team me...

Erickson Senior Living’s Health Plan Earns Top National Ranking for Fifth Consecutive Year

December 5, 2024 CMS designates Erickson Advantage® a 5-Star Medicare Advantage Health Plan, Medicare’s highest rating, five years in a row Erickson Senior Living, a national leader in the development and management of continuing care retirement c...

Seniors Housing Business Shines Spotlight on Dining at Erickson Communities

December 4, 2024 In the latest from Seniors Housing Business, a prominent industry trade publication, Kevin Bunn, vice president of dining services at Erickson Senior Living shares how elevating residents’ dining experiences enhances their overall...

Erickson Senior Living COO Shares Optimism for 2025 with Senior Housing News

December 2, 2024 In the latest from Senior Housing News, one of the industry’s leading trade publications, Erickson Senior Living’s chief operating officer, Gregg Colon, shared his optimistic view for the year ahead. The article, entitled “Senior ...

What is Independent Living?

November 7, 2024 Independent living is a lifestyle option for older adults who want to maintain their freedom while enjoying added convenience, comfort, and community. It provides a maintenance-free environment with access to services, amenities, ...

An Exceptional Dining Experience Every Time

November 6, 2024 Whether it's enjoying a quick bite before an activity or inviting family in for a festive holiday dinner, residents of Erickson Senior Living communities appreciate the wide range of flavorful menu options at different restaurants...

Margaret Suit Named a 2024 Design Champion by Environments for Aging

October 25, 2024 Margaret Suit, Vice President of Architecture, Design, and Development at Erickson Senior Living, was named as one of three recipients of the 2024 Design Champions awards presented by Environments for Aging (EFA) magazine. Accordi...

Decluttering--A Gift to Yourself and Others

October 4, 2024 For many people, decorating for the holidays means pulling storage boxes from spare rooms, the basement, or the attic. If you're thinking of moving to a retirement community in the near future, why not pull all of them? In my expe...

Erickson Senior Living Communities Offer Abundant Amenities to Support Well-Being

October 4, 2024 Leading a healthy lifestyle involves more than just reaching your daily step goal. It means engaging in meaningful activities that benefit your mind, spirit, and body. And based on a growing amount of evidence, it's worth it! Rese...

Senior Living Executive Magazine Shines Spotlight on Erickson Dining Program

September 17, 2024 Erickson Senior Living and its communities are committed to elevating the dining experience for residents, team members, and guests every day. It all starts with our Signature Dining program, which offers made-to-order meals with ...

Where You Live Makes a Difference

September 9, 2024 What choices do you make to stay healthy? Do you eat well? Exercise? Manage stress? Wear sunscreen? What about where you choose to live? One of the most fundamental aspects of day-to-day life—where you reside—can significantly imp...

Making A Plan for Senior Living Provides Peace of Mind

August 30, 2024 When you’re thinking about making the move to senior living, here’s the best advice I can offer: It’s never too early to start working on a plan, and that’s true whether you hope to move in one year or three. Many prospective resi...

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