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Senior Living Resources to Help Guide You On This Journey

Navigating this senior living journey can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help. Our resources provide valuable insights, guides, and expert advice to support you and your family at every step.

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Depressed senior woman being comforted by her daughter.
Emotional Wellbeing

Senior Depression: What Causes it and How to Help

May 30, 2023
Quick Summary: Depression is not a normal part of aging, but it is common among older adults, and it often…
A senior couple researching how to pay for assisted living.
Housing

How to Pay for Assisted Living

May 25, 2023
Quick Summary: Assisted living is a significant financial commitment, and most families use a combination of funding sources to cover…
Father and son hug while discussing assisted living vs nursing home
Housing

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: What’s the Difference?

May 15, 2023
Quick Summary: Assisted living and nursing homes are often used interchangeably, but they serve very different needs. This post breaks…
Engage As We Age panel discussion.
News

Improving Digital Connectivity for Older Adults

May 15, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Since COVID elevated the reality that access to the internet is a necessity, not a luxury, National…
An isolated senior sitting in a chair and looking out the window.
Emotional Wellbeing

Social Isolation in Seniors: What it is and How to Combat it

May 1, 2023
Quick Summary: Social isolation affects a growing number of older adults and carries serious health consequences—from depression to increased dementia…
Susan DiMickele
News

National Church Residences Names Susan DiMickele New President & CEO-Elect

April 12, 2023
National Church Residences’ Board of Directors has named Susan DiMickele the new president and chief executive officer of the nation’s…
An older man living in an entry fee retirement community.
Housing

What is an Entrance Fee at a Retirement Community?

April 5, 2023
Quick Summary: Some retirement communities require an upfront entrance fee—averaging around $400,000—in exchange for lifetime access, priority placement, and a…
Rendering of the future Clover Glen.
Press Releases

Local Funding Helps National Church Residences Expand in Columbus with Clover Glen

March 30, 2023
New Community Offers Affordable Senior Housing in Westland Neighborhood COLUMBUS, OH – Clover Glen, a new 92-unit affordable senior housing…
Three senior women participating in an outdoor yoga session outside their independent living facility.
Housing

Independent Living Facts and Myths Seniors Should Consider

March 21, 2023
Quick Summary: Misconceptions about independent living often keep seniors from exploring an option that could genuinely improve their quality of…
Mother and daughter learning about tax deductions for caregivers.
Finances

Tax Tips for Caregivers: 5 Ways to Save When Caring for Elderly Parents

March 16, 2023
Quick Summary: Caring for an elderly parent can be expensive, but there are several tax breaks that may help offset…
A man doing some core exercises for seniors.
Healthcare

Core Exercises for Seniors

March 16, 2023
Quick Summary: A strong core supports nearly everything you do, from maintaining balance to reducing back pain. Explore seven easy…
An elderly person being helped after a fall.
Healthcare

What to Do After a Fall for Older Adults

March 16, 2023
Quick Summary: Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, so it’s important to know how to respond when…