As an older adult who is close to or already in retirement, you’ve got more freedom and options about how to spend your time than ever before. You’re also in a position to decide the ideal place to live and enjoy that freedom to the max. If you’ve decided that the ideal place is a senior living community, you’re in for a great lifestyle! Now comes the big task – choosing a senior living community that feels like the perfect fit. The best senior living communities, like Friendship Village Sunset […]

If you’ve never personally dealt with a loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, you may be unfamiliar with how the disease progresses. What starts out as simple as misplacing car keys can eventually result in a progressive loss of cognitive functioning diagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease.  Understanding the seven stages of Alzheimer’s is valuable for older adults like yourself or your loved ones because it gives you an understanding of the signs to look for and pay close attention to over time. Knowing and understanding the seven stages of Alzheimer’s can help you […]

When you’re entering the next phase of your life, you might start to consider your options. Whether it’s downsizing, relocating, or exploring the cost of independent living, it’s all going to come down to what makes the most sense for your finances and lifestyle now and well into the future.  Independent living communities offer various benefits to older adults like yourself that make them an appealing option for retirement. The idea of relinquishing the responsibilities of homeownership and daily chores is hugely attractive and can relieve some of the financial […]

It’s always the right time to start making your health a priority and exploring tips for healthy aging. At Friendship Village, we believe aging gracefully is possible for every resident with our dynamic programming and nationally recognized health services. By investing in the future of preventive care technology, we can help residents stay active and independent for as long as possible. Ready to take charge of your well-being? Learn how focusing on your health can help you live longer, manage your health, and stay connected to the world around you. […]

If your loved one is recovering from surgery, they may require a different level of care than if they have a chronic medical condition and just need help with day-to-day  activities around the house like meal prep and light housekeeping. If you’re trying to decide between home health care and home care, they may sound like the same type of service, but they are different. This blog post will examine home health vs. home care to help you make a more informed decision. What Is Home Care? If your loved […]

Research consistently shows that healthy aging for older adults is about more than just being physically active or eating right. When it comes to senior health and wellness, you should consider a holistic approach that includes physical activity, socializing, your spiritual life, intellectual stimulation — including your mental health — and your emotional well-being.   At Friendship Village Chesterfield and Friendship Village Sunset Hills, we focus on five dimensions of wellness for a more complete and satisfying lifestyle. Our full-time wellness coordinator or fitness counselor can help you find the best […]

A study by AARP discovered that nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. But the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found 70% of seniors 65 and over will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. That’s why many active seniors are preparing for the future, while enjoying more of today, by making the move to an independent living community. This blog post will help you determine if now’s the time to consider a retirement community and show you […]

If you’ve been researching senior living communities, you’ve probably discovered there are a lot of different terms and names like Life Plan Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and Life Care. Of these three terms, Life Care may be the most unfamiliar. That’s because there are only two Life Care communities in St. Louis, MO: Friendship Village Sunset Hills and Friendship Village Chesterfield. This blog post will help define these terms, so you can make a more informed decision. Retirement community terms. The easiest to explain are Life Plan Community […]

We’re all familiar with 5-star restaurants and 5-star hotels. Having the stars makes it easy to rank various services and quickly decide which one is better. That’s part of the reason the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) came up with a star-quality rating system in 2008 to help rate skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. This system allows seniors and their families to easily know where communities rank in comparison to each other and select the right one for their loved one. But what does a CMS 5-Star rating […]