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To Avoid Dehydration Symptoms, Make Your Water Bottle Your Best Friend

Dehydration Tips May 16, 2022

Southern California’s temperate climate makes hiking, biking, gardening and other outdoor activities for seniors enjoyable all year through — but with summer just around the corner, you may be spending even more time outside. As temperatures start to climb, it’s more important than ever to [...]

Inspired Senior Living Takes the Guesswork Out of Good Nutrition (and Puts Full Flavor on the Menu!)

senior citizens eating healthy foods April 14, 2022

“Laughter radiates around the dinner table, where friends and family gather to nourish the body, mind and soul.” — Joshua Brent, Director of Culinary Creations at The Variel Do you know the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? Or how much magnesium and vitamin D you [...]

Want to Get (or Stay) Involved in Your Community? Consider These ‘Jobs’ for Senior Citizens

Volunteer for work at senior living March 8, 2022

It may seem paradoxical for a retirement community to be writing about jobs for senior citizens. After all, most people probably aren’t interested in seeking employment opportunities once they’ve retired. They’re ready to pursue other types of activities for seniors. But, in reality, there [...]

Be Sure to Take Advantage of These Senior Discounts When Shopping and Dining in Woodland Hills

older couple sitting at table dining February 17, 2022

Along with the wisdom that comes from experience, aging offers other advantages — like senior citizen days and senior discounts. If you’ve been around long enough to meet the minimum age threshold, you can save some extra pocket money simply by showing proof of your birthdate. [...]

A Top Question in Senior Living: When to Move Into Assisted Living

older person holding a younger person's hand for assisted living January 18, 2022

Every older adult’s situation is unique, which is one reason that deciding when is the best time to move into a retirement community can be so challenging. Moving into a community that offers multiple levels of care often makes the decision easier. Seniors who are ready to leave behind the [...]

Why CA is a Top Retirement Destination in the U.S.

woman selling fruits and vegetables in CA December 14, 2021

Finding Your (Recreational) Bliss Through Inspired Senior Living [...]