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Welcome to our Senior Living Answers section. Here you'll find our ever-growing archive of articles dealing with real-life issues affecting senior citizens and caregivers. These in-depth discussions cover a variety of topics including physical health, psychology, and everyday living and include helpful advice for seniors and their families. Feel free to browse our current library and check back often for new additions--or subscribe to our Senior Living Answers E-mail Newsletter using the link below.
February 2011 Newsletter
Published on February 1, 2011.
In This Issue
Elderlife Financial Services
Ask Dr. Vicki
Fit Brains Games
Emeritus Senior Living Partners with Elderlife Financial Services
Elderlife Financial Services provides lines of credit to help seniors and their families pay for senior living costs. The Elderlife Line of Credit is an easy way to finance senior living, eliminating for many, a significant obstacle to moving into a senior living community. With low monthly payments, the Elderlife Line of Credit can be utilized to:
- Pay for rent while waiting for a home to sell
- Pay for rent while waiting for VA or other benefits
- Finance move-in fees
- Supplement monthly rent
Availability and terms may vary by state. For exact details please call Elderlife directly.
Learn more about Elderlife Financial Services and the additional financial solutions providers that we've partnered with to assist with your financial needs.
Ask Dr. Vicki
Emeritus Senior Living has partnered with Dr. Vicki Rackner M.D. to provide helpful resources and tools for caregivers.
Dr. Vicki Rackner M. D., noted author, is an expert in doctor-patient relations and caregiver stress. Whether you have a question about health, wellness or caregiver stress, the answer is just a click away.
We invite you to check out Dr. Vicki's newest video on "How to Manage Guilt as a Caregiver Part 1" to learn more.
Start Exercising your Brain with Fit Brains Games
We are now offering a variety of online games developed to improve your brain health. The Fit Brains games were developed by brain health experts and proven to improve brain function while targeting the five major cognitive brain functions - memory, concentration, language, executive functions and visual-spatial skills.
Check out these fun, mind stimulating games from Fit Brains!
Archived Issue: December 2011
Published on December 1, 2011
Send holiday cards created by our very own Emeritus residents this season to friends and family. Each set of 25 cards contains 5 different designs showcasing the winners of our Resident Artwork Contest.
Archived Issue: November 2011
Published on November 1, 2011
The holidays are the perfect time to join the Emeritus family. We are here to give you the extra support you need so that you and your loved ones can enjoy the wonders of the season.
Archived Issue: October 2011
Published on October 1, 2011
Review our flu tips and tools that may help prevent you or your loved ones from contracting the flu this season.
Archived Issue: September 2011
Published on September 1, 2011
Emeritus is offering a chance to win one $5* Starbucks® Coffee gift card. Simply take our Brain Health survey!
Archived Issue: August 2011
Published on August 1, 2011
Emeritus is offering a chance to win one year's free rent!* Simply tour an Emeritus community and you become eligible to win!
Archived Issue: July 2011
Published on July 1, 2011
Stay Hydrated! Water makes up more than half of your body weight, and a person can't survive for more than a few days without it.
Archived Issue: June 2011
Published on June 1, 2011
Here are four reasons why chocolate milk can help us lose our belly fat.
Archived Issue: May 2011
Published on May 1, 2011
In honor of Mental Health Month, we, at Emeritus, know the benefits of having a healthy brain.
Archived Issue: April 2011
Published on April 1, 2011
Celebrate Pet Owner's Day April 18th
Archived Issue: March 2011
Published on March 1, 2011
Did you know that there may be a way to write off those expenses at tax time?
Archived Issue: February 2011
Published on February 1, 2011
Learn about Elderlife Financial Services and the additional financial solutions providers that we've partnered with to assist with your financial needs.
Archived Issue: January 2011
Published on January 1, 2011
Learn some tips for keeping safe this winter by avoiding accidents and the flu this winter!
Archived Issue: December 2010
Published on December 1, 2010
Emeritus Senior Living offers you and your loved one a chance to win FREE rent for a year!
Archived Issue: October 2010
Published on October 1, 2010
Helpful tips to keep your loved ones safe during flu season.
Archived Issue: September 2010
Published on September 1, 2010
Enter the Emeritus Senior Living's "The Most Active Senior I Know" Facebook Contest for a Chance to Win Gift Packages Worth up to $200.
Archived Issue: August 2010
Published on August 1, 2010
Tips and tricks that you can do to make sure seniors stay hydrated during the summer months.
Archived Issue: July 2010
Published on July 1, 2010
Learn how you can nominate an outstanding Emeritus employee who truly live our family values.
Archived Issue: June 2010
Published on June 1, 2010
Learn how you can save on your monthly rent through one of our senior financial solution providers.
Archived Issue: May 2010
Published on May 1, 2010
Connect with our eldercare expert who can help answer all your senior care questions.
Archived Issue: April 2010
Published on April 1, 2010
Helpful assessment tool to help keep your brain healthy.
Archived Issue: March 2010
Published on March 1, 2010
Helpful tips for you and your loved ones' to write off assisted living services at tax time.
Archived Issue: February 2010
Published on February 1, 2010
Emeritus Senior Living's Valentine's Day Contest. Win a $500 Gift Card!
Archived Issue: January 2010
Published on January 1, 2010
Helpful tips for you and your loved ones' to start off the New Year right.
Archived Issue: December 2009
Published on December 1, 2009
Helpful assessment tool to help you identify areas of additional help when caring for a loved one suffering from memory loss.
Archived Issue: November 2009
Published on November 2, 2009
Connect with our two eldercare experts who can help answer all your senior care questions.
Archived Issue: October 2009
Published on October 1, 2009
Helpful checklist to keep your loved ones safe when the rain and snow start to fall.
Archived Issue: September 2009
Published on September 1, 2009
Helpful checklist to keep your loved ones safe during hurricane season.
Archived Issue: August 2009
Published on August 1, 2009
Helpful tips and tricks that you can do to keep hydrated during the summer months.