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Atria Senior Living Ranks #1 for Caring Star Award Winners 2023

Award Determined by Top Reviews from Residents and Families on Caring.com Atria Management Company, LLC, (Atria) is proud to announce the communities from their Atria Senior Living and Holiday by Atria brands that have been honored with the 2023 Caring Star award. The award is determined by the reviews of residents and their families on… Continue reading Atria Senior Living Ranks #1 for Caring Star Award Winners 2023

Finding the Best Life Insurance for Seniors

Assessing your financial situation and determining if life insurance would benefit you is an important part of estate planning, but choosing the right policy for your situation can be a challenge. It can be even more difficult for older adults who may not qualify for certain policies based on age or required medical exams. This… Continue reading Finding the Best Life Insurance for Seniors

Moving to a Retirement Community

Some older adults are excited about moving to senior living – freshly prepared meals, transportation to appointments, housekeeping and lots of friends await. Others see that transition as a loss of control. No matter the circumstance, or your age, change can be hard. But these changes are also adventures – full of opportunity and unexpected… Continue reading Moving to a Retirement Community

How to cover senior living costs

Senior living can refer to many different types of retirement communities, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. These communities are typically private pay, but that doesn’t mean you have to have it all in cash savings. To help you navigate your options, this article will cover the important details of paying for senior… Continue reading How to cover senior living costs

Making and Keeping Senior Friendships

Research shows that friendship is critical for health and well-being. While that’s true at any age, it’s especially true for older adults, who may experience premature memory aging, depression and even increased risks to physical health as a result of loneliness. If you’ve been feeling lonely – you’re not alone. An AARP study found that… Continue reading Making and Keeping Senior Friendships

Holiday by Atria’s Disaster Preparedness Plan

Hurricane Ian started as a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean that built into a destructive storm. As the storm evolved, it delivered wind and rain to Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, Columbia and Cuba before intensifying into the Category 4 hurricane that touched down in Florida on September 28, 2022. The coastal cities that were… Continue reading Holiday by Atria’s Disaster Preparedness Plan

Long-Tenured Residents Share Their Stories of Life and the Community

Living long and living well is a way of life at Mallard Point, a Holiday by Atria community in Cedar Falls. In fact, 19 of the longest-tenured residents at Mallard Point have lived there for a combined 158 years. Leading the way is Toledo, Iowa native Janice Halverson, who first moved into Mallard Point on… Continue reading Long-Tenured Residents Share Their Stories of Life and the Community

Why Great Employees Make All the Difference at Senior Living Communities

When considering independent living communities, you’ll certainly want to evaluate and compare each location’s amenities and services, such as the apartments, restaurants, and social opportunities. But you may also want to consider another factor that could have an even bigger impact on your overall happiness in your chosen community: employee satisfaction. 4 ways to evaluate… Continue reading Why Great Employees Make All the Difference at Senior Living Communities