Senior Living News

Hygge: What Is It and How Can You Apply It to Your Life?

Hygge hails from the Danish culture and is all about coziness and contentment. It's very much a part of the Danish lifestyle but often gets overlooked in the hustle and bustle of American life. Find out more about what hygge is and how you can bring a little Danish inspiration to your life.

6 Ways to Get Physical Activity Into Your Day as an Older Adult

According to the CDC, being physically active improves your body and enhances your mental abilities and emotional wellness. Daily activity has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. It helps regulate blood sugar levels and weight.

Medicare Changes in 2024: A Quick Guide for Seniors

For 2024, the federal government has introduced several Medicare changes that expand senior coverage. These amendments may potentially reduce the cost of medical care for seniors, including assisted living residents here at Collinwood assisted living community in Fort Collins, CO.

7 Things to Know About Retirement Taxes

Retirement can be an exciting new experience as you transition into a new and more self-directed phase of life. Leaving the working world for good frees up more time for family and friends than you might have ever had before. It can also, depending on how you've planned your finances, be a time of comfort and rest, when your retirement income takes care of your needs and lets you really enjoy your social life.

Tips for Selling Your Home as an Older Adult in the 2023 Market

At Collinwood Senior Living Community, we see the benefits downsizing provides seniors every day. If you’ve been thinking about making the move to an assisted living community, one of the first steps is usually to sell your current home. To help make the sale as smooth and simple as possible, follow these tips.

Top Tips for Managing Your Retirement Savings

You saved religiously for your retirement years, but what do you do with the money now that you're actually retired? If you saved aggressively, you'll likely have a large amount in your retirement savings. However, you need to make it last for an unknown amount of time. Planning and prioritizing can help you manage your retirement savings successfully.

Automatic Bill Payments for Seniors: Pros and Cons

No matter how old you get, you never outgrow bills. Paying your bills on time helps keep your credit score high and can prevent you from paying a lot of extra fees. But paying bills can be a tedious and time-consuming task. One solution to make it a little easier is using automatic bill payment services.