--- title: Eskaton Blog | Independent Living (11) description: Independent Living | (11) --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 24 February, 2022 | 4 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) - 24 February, 2022 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)4 m ### [What Safety Features Do You Want In Your Independent Living Home](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-safety-features-do-you-want-in-your-il-home) Everyone wants to feel safe in their homes, especially seniors. When a fall or other medical emergency could be detrimen... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-safety-features-do-you-want-in-your-il-home) - 10 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)3 m ### [How To Choose The Right Independent Living Home For You](https://blog.eskaton.org/how-to-choose-the-right-independent-living-home-for-you) So you’ve decided to move into an independent living community. Good for you! Tons of opportunities lie in wait for you ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/how-to-choose-the-right-independent-living-home-for-you) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [A CCRC vs. Independent Living](https://blog.eskaton.org/a-ccrc-vs.-independent-living) A continuing care community has a few very distinctive differences from an independent living community. While neither i... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/a-ccrc-vs.-independent-living) - 12 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [What Choices Do Senior Communities Offer](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-choices-do-senior-communities-offer) Living with purpose becomes more important as we age. It may mean different things to different people, but most older a... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-choices-do-senior-communities-offer) - 18 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Don’t Forget These Questions When Budgeting for Retirement Living](https://blog.eskaton.org/dont-forget-these-questions-when-budgeting-for-retirement-living) An important part of deciding where you plan on living once you reach retirement age is your finances. At this point, yo... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/dont-forget-these-questions-when-budgeting-for-retirement-living) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Finding the Senior Community that Fits My Budget](https://blog.eskaton.org/finding-the-senior-community-that-fits-my-budget) If you are in the stage of your life where you are considering trading in your home for an independent living community,... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/finding-the-senior-community-that-fits-my-budget) - 16 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Why Today’s Seniors Love Community Living](https://blog.eskaton.org/why-todays-seniors-love-community-living) There is a lot to love about living in a senior community. Some are more obvious than others. These are a few of the man... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/why-todays-seniors-love-community-living) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Tips to Control Diabetes as You Age](https://blog.eskaton.org/tips-to-control-diabetes-as-you-age) As you age, diabetes can become harder to control. Naturally, the body becomes more resistant to insulin, and if you fal... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/tips-to-control-diabetes-as-you-age) - 26 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Why I Should Care Now About My Future Care](https://blog.eskaton.org/why-i-should-care-now-about-my-future-care) Being an independent senior is something to be proud of. You’ve continued to care for yourself as you’ve gotten older. H... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/why-i-should-care-now-about-my-future-care) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Summertime Activities for Seniors](https://blog.eskaton.org/summertime-activities-for-seniors) Summertime means warmer weather and the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. There are many fun activities that healthy i... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/summertime-activities-for-seniors) - [Previous](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/10) - [Next](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/12) ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. [![Logo REV](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20REV.png?width=1500&height=322&name=Logo%20REV.png "Logo REV")](https://eskaton.org) © 2025 Eskaton • All Rights Reserved - - - -