Senior Resources Blog

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!

Age should not be the barrier between you or your loved one as they view the world around them. There is so much out there waiting to be explored and adventure is only a short flight away. Leading an active lifestyle sprinkled with adventure can be beneficial towards your health and longevity.

It is vital to ensure your older loved ones stay physically fit to maintain their health, and it is also essential for seniors to remain mentally fit! It is important to check in on how your loved ones are feeling, especially if they are elderly seniors in independently living. It may sometimes be hard for seniors to distinguish signs of depression; especially with trivial ups and downs. There are some common misconceptions with elderly adults experiencing depression while living independently: 

In certain scenarios, a senior’s growing need for assistance may be suddenly apparent, and other times, a need for assistance may be gradual and harder to detect. So, what is the best way to tell if your older parent needs assistance with maintenance or overall assisted living services?