Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the themeRead more about Older Americans Month: Age My Way![…]

Eaton Senior Communities provides affordable housing for people over the age of 62 along with an on-site food program and dining room. In 2016, Eaton launched the Eaton Healthy food truck to address food insecurity among low-income seniors living in other affordable housing projects. While the truck took a hiatus in 2020 and 2021 dueRead more about Eaton Healthy Food Truck[…]

Are you or your parent starting to consider where they should spend their retirement? The two most common options are aging at home or moving into a senior living community. There are pros and cons to each option and some of the advantages and disadvantages are tied to costs. Is it more affordable to opt forRead more about How to Afford Senior Living[…]

“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” – Frank Lloyd Wright When people think about aging well, they automatically think of diet and exercise. But, what about mental well-being? And, more specifically, a sense of purpose? According to Harvard, “[older adults] who reported having a purpose in life, such as having goals for theRead more about Aging with Purpose[…]

At Eaton, we are passionate about supporting the spiritual tradition that has sustained each resident throughout their life. This holiday season, we recognize the celebrations of our friends and neighbors, near and far. Diwali Festival of Lights: Diwali is a festival of lights and may be celebrated by people of Hindu, Jain, Sikh, or BuddhistRead more about Winter Celebrations Around the World[…]

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a wonderful time of year to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. This year, Eaton is very grateful for staff, residents, and supporters as well as all the memories we created this year.   Did you know that the practice of giving thanks has demonstrated benefits includingRead more about Gratitude and Aging[…]

There is a David Bowie quote: “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” Statistically, older adults find life more rewarding than younger adults. Aging can be an experience focused on wellness and living life according to your own values. According to an article from the CDC, whatRead more about Aging Well[…]

Caring For a Pet As we age, we can feel sometimes feel lonely. But, a home is never lonely if you have a pet as your friend!  That being said, as we age, it is vital to consider the types of pets that best suit our lifestyle. Pets are a big commitment and require plentyRead more about Pet Blog[…]

We all know stress is bad for us. But, how bad is it really? And, what can we do about it? In a 2020 research paper, the authors found that “[p]eople exposed to chronic stress age rapidly. The telomeres in their cells of all types shorten faster. Inflammation is another important feature of stress that,Read more about Stress and Aging[…]

What is Wellness? The definition of wellness according to the National Wellness Institute is: “Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” Three core tenants of wellness include: Wellness is a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential Wellness is multidimensional andRead more about The Eight Dimensions of Wellness[…]