What is ageism? Ageism is discrimination and/or prejudice against people based on their age. What can ageism look like?  Having a hiring preference for younger workers Assuming older adults are bad at technology Making jokes at the expense of older adults Viewing older adults as a homogeneous population Doctors placating older adult patients  How doesRead more about What is ageism?[…]

The Passions Project is a portrait series created by photographer Heidi Wagner that captures the essence of older adults doing what they love to do. Through her lens, Heidi makes visible what is often unseen — a new view of aging that includes vitality, independence and meaning. Pinkard Construction sponsored this amazing project at EatonRead more about The Passions Project Photography Project: Powered by Pinkard[…]

 What are the “levels of care” in senior living?  By: Kate West, Director of Community Development  The demographics of the baby boomer generation, individuals born between 1946-1964, is reshaping America’s landscape. By 2030, twenty percent of the U.S. population will be 65 and older (Silva 2016).  Already, the field of aging services has experienced largeRead more about What are the “levels of care” in senior living?[…]

By Executive Vice-President, Diana Delgado What is housing plus services? According to LeadingAge.org, housing plus services is an exciting component of affordable senior housing, offering low-income seniors more opportunity to remain independent and in their own homes. Housing plus services is a model of housing that Eaton has provided since its opening in 1980. AtRead more about Housing Plus Services[…]

Why would you consider moving to a senior living community – especially during a global pandemic? 1.) Built-in support network: Although residents at Eaton are not participating in face-to-face social events, residents are still staying connected to their neighbors. Whether it is a friendly phone call or a wave across the hall when they bothRead more about Why would you consider moving to a senior living community?[…]

Eaton Senior Communities is conveniently located near Belmar shopping district, Belmar Park and more.  There are a ton of restaurants, stores and entertainment options in these wonderful areas that are all located within 1.5 miles of Eaton. Here are some of our favorites: Belmar Park – Belmar Park offers nearly 2 miles of trails overRead more about Best Food & Entertainment Near Eaton[…]

Eaton’s CEO, David Smart, recently wrote an article for the Colorado Real Estate Journal.  You can read the article below:  The “forgotten middle” refers to middle-income seniors who make too much money to qualify for subsidized housing and too little to afford a high-end retirement community. There is an astounding number of individuals who fallRead more about It’s a critical time for the ‘Forgotten Middle’[…]

Eaton Senior Communities is proud to offer affordable, service-rich apartments for individuals over the age of 62.  For the past 40 years, Eaton has been at the fore-front of innovative models within senior living. From piloting companion robots to serving the middle market, Eaton strives to be an amazing housing provider. However, in order toRead more about Eaton’s Connections to the Community[…]

It’s hard to imagine a holiday tradition associated with Eaton Senior Communities goes back 49 years – to 1970 – a full 10 years before the building on Eaton St. even existed. But “Candles and Carols”, a wonderful program of the music and spoken words of the season, began that year in the Sanctuary ofRead more about Forty-Ninth Annual Service of Candles and Carols[…]

Eaton Senior Communities Foundation’s Annual Report is Now Available. This year, Eaton opened The Summit, which offers independent apartments to the low- to middle-income market. These new residents have access to Eaton’s large array of supportive programs and services that enable many to age in place. Eaton is excited to be a pioneer in theRead more about Annual Report Now Available[…]