Alzheimer’s Symptoms Checklist

60,000 residents of San Diego and Imperial County battle Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent article in The San Diego Union Tribune. Perhaps you are concerned that your loved one might be suffering from this tragic degenerative disease. But how can you tell? Should you be worried if your loved one is starting to get Read More

2022 Best Places to Retire in California

Niche.com recently ranked hundreds of cities in California based upon which ones are best for retiring adults. Niche uses several factors in their rank calculations including local weather and access to healthcare and entertainment to determine locations that are ideal for retirees. The top two places in California to retire are up North (Del Monte Read More

Woodland Borden Care Fights Senior Depression

Depression is a serious concern in the aging community, especially among those with other health issues. According to the CDC, as little as 1% of seniors suffer from major depression, but that rises to as many as 13.5% in those who require care. Senior Living Facilities, such as Woodland Borden Care, fight an ongoing battle Read More

Ridgeview Health Center at Scripps Ranch

Enjoy scenic views and top-notch care in the hills of Scripps Ranch at Ridgeview Health Center. Open since September 2021, this all-inclusive facility near San Diego provides a variety of services ranging from Assisted Living to Memory and Skilled Nursing Care. This Continuing Care philosophy allows them to offer independence to the self-sufficient and 24-hour Read More

5 Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

Staying healthy—or getting healthy—is important to most people, but it isn’t easy. Especially as we age, health problems multiply, and our resources for warding them off diminish. But there are still ways to keep the vim and vigor in one’s later years, and gardening is one of them. What are some of the health benefits Read More

Affording Retirement: Don’t Count on Pensions

When it came to affording retirement, the old assumption could be imagined as three legs holding up a stool. The first leg was retirement savings, the second leg was social security and the third leg was monthly pension payments. However, that stool is beginning to look pretty wobbly these days. That’s because today’s workers can Read More