Senior Resources Blog

In today’s society, many people disregard haircuts as a means of brightening up someone’s day. Contrary to popular belief, a quick cut and style can revitalize an individual’s mood and help promote confidence in the way they look. Creating unique hairstyles can be just as fun and soothing for seniors as it is for anyone else! At HarborChase, we strive to help you help the senior in your life feel confident in themselves and ensure they are not afraid to display their personality!

When the senior in your life gets a new pet, it’s an exciting and heartwarming occasion. Your loved one will now have a new friend to create a bond with; bringing meaningful memories and trusted companionship. 

Although having a pet is fantastic, you’re going to have to help your loved one train the pet to learn where in the house they are allowed, how to walk properly on a leash, and other routines they will have to adjust to! At HarborChase, we know that training a pet isn’t always the easiest task, so we’ve decided to share a few helpful tips that you can share with your loved one to help them along the way!

At HarborChase, we value our residents, and love to share helpful information with them to improve their quality of life! In recent years, the popularity of senior scams is on the rise, and many older adults are being targeted and taken advantage of. With the risk of being scammed increasing, it is essential to work with your loved one to identify and avoid popular scams.

We want to highlight three popular scams that target seniors and pose a threat to their property, finances, or well-being. Be sure to share these scams with the senior in your life so they can stay informed and keep an eye out for these fraudulent schemes!

Today, modern technologies and electricity have spared us the dirty hard work, but the ongoing tradition of spring cleaning lingers. It’s an especially important and sometimes stressful chore done in homes where seniors may no longer be able to keep up with regular housekeeping chores.

HarborChase is a senior living community that cares about the needs of our residents. We want to share six tips with you and the senior of your life that you can utilize to make the spring cleaning process easier this year and the years to come!

The care for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related deficiencies in senior living communities is on the rise. When looking for a care community for your loved ones, it's essential to find a community that is passionate about the well-being of its residents, well versed in the different care programs and medications, and the willingness to personalize the care they provide to each individual. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of choices in your area, what’s covered by your loved one's insurance, or even where to start when you are touring communities. Here are a few questions you can ask your memory care community when looking for the perfect place for your loved one to call home.