--- title: Eskaton Blog | Independent Living (14) description: Independent Living | (14) --- [![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 October, 2016 | 2 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 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Retirement: My Time To Do What I Love](https://blog.eskaton.org/retirement-my-time-to-do-what-i-love) Retirement living is when the fun begins! It’s finding that place you want to call home that will allow you to enjoy wha... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/retirement-my-time-to-do-what-i-love) - 11 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [4 Ways a Nonprofit Community Differs from a For Profit](https://blog.eskaton.org/4-ways-a-nonprofit-community-differs-from-a-for-profit) How does a not-for-profit senior living community differ from a for-profit community? Ownership Nonprofit communities ar... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/4-ways-a-nonprofit-community-differs-from-a-for-profit) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)1 m ### [How To Find a Senior Living Community That Fits Me?](https://blog.eskaton.org/how-to-find-a-senior-living-community-that-fits-me) Choosing a senior living community involves more than just cost and availability. While these two aspects are important ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/how-to-find-a-senior-living-community-that-fits-me) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)1 m ### [Transitioning A Dog To Your New Home](https://blog.eskaton.org/transitioning-a-dog-to-your-new-home) While a dog can help improve your health, you must not forget that dogs can get stressed, too. A move into a new home or... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/transitioning-a-dog-to-your-new-home) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)1 m ### [What Pushes Home Value Up, What Pushes Value Down](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-pushes-home-value-up-what-pushes-value-down) Are you debating whether to sell your home? You know your current home doesn’t fit in with your plans for retirement. Yo... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-pushes-home-value-up-what-pushes-value-down) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Will I Truly Remain Independent In A Senior Living Community?](https://blog.eskaton.org/will-i-truly-remain-independent-in-a-senior-living-community) The senior living industry is no longer the retirement home you may remember from years ago. Huge advancements have been... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/will-i-truly-remain-independent-in-a-senior-living-community) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Memory Tricks at Any Age](https://blog.eskaton.org/memory-tricks-at-any-age) Can’t find your car keys? Where did you put your purse? These lapses in memory can happen to all of us at any age. Take ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/memory-tricks-at-any-age) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)1 m ### [Aging with a Good Attitude](https://blog.eskaton.org/aging-with-a-good-attitude) Unfortunately, we can’t completely avoid bad situations or negative events in our lives. However, what we can control is... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/aging-with-a-good-attitude) - 24 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Never Too Old For Man’s Best Friend](https://blog.eskaton.org/never-too-old-for-mans-best-friend) Bringing a dog into your life can provide companionship, exercise, fun and even help keep the doctor away. Man’s best fr... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/never-too-old-for-mans-best-friend) - 10 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Leave Loneliness Behind](https://blog.eskaton.org/leave-loneliness-behind) Did you know 1 in 5 people suffer from loneliness? In fact, the number of Americans who say they have no close confidant... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/leave-loneliness-behind) - [Previous](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/13) - [Next](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/15) ## 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 - - - -