--- title: Eskaton Blog | Independent Living (8) description: Independent Living | (8) --- [![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) 11 November, 2021 | 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) - 11 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Keep Connected With Family Who Live Away](https://blog.eskaton.org/keep-connected-with-family-who-live-away) If you are an older adult who is living far away from your family, it can be difficult to stay connected with them. The ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/keep-connected-with-family-who-live-away) - 25 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Health Benefits Of Having A Pet](https://blog.eskaton.org/health-benefits-of-having-a-pet) Wagging tails, belly rubs, and licks galore; there is nothing like the love of a pet. They provide unconditional love an... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/health-benefits-of-having-a-pet) - 25 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [What A Brochure Doesn’t Tell You About An Independent Living Community](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-a-brochure-doesnt-tell-you-about-an-independent-living-community) Independent living community brochures provide brief snippets of information. Most of them are designed to offer the bes... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-a-brochure-doesnt-tell-you-about-an-independent-living-community) - 18 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [I Want My Children To Stop Worrying About My Safety](https://blog.eskaton.org/i-want-my-children-to-stop-worrying-about-my-safety) Your adult children worry about you as you age. This is especially true when they live farther away from you and can’t b... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/i-want-my-children-to-stop-worrying-about-my-safety) - 25 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Simplifying Life With The Right Home](https://blog.eskaton.org/simplifying-life-with-the-right-home) As you age, finding the right home can simplify your life greatly. The key is to make living with purpose a priority whe... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/simplifying-life-with-the-right-home) - 15 July, 2022 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Keeping My Independence Without a Driver’s License](https://blog.eskaton.org/keeping-my-independence-without-a-drivers-license) Hanging up your car keys does not mean an end to your independence. In fact, if you’re noticing a decline in your abilit... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/keeping-my-independence-without-a-drivers-license) - 25 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)3 m ### [Simple Ways To Protect Yourself From Fraud](https://blog.eskaton.org/simple-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud) Unfortunately, seniors oftentimes tend to be the target of con artists. The most common crimes are financial, with con a... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/simple-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud) - 25 October, 2016 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [Top 4 Features Of Independent Living Homes](https://blog.eskaton.org/top-4-features-of-independent-living-homes) Flashy amenities like theater rooms, rooftop terraces, and wine bars demonstrate dramatically how senior independent liv... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/top-4-features-of-independent-living-homes) - 17 November, 2021 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [What To Know About Apartment Living For Seniors](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-to-know-about-apartment-living-for-seniors) If you are an older adult and want to live somewhere where you have freedom and a large variety of amenities, you might ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-to-know-about-apartment-living-for-seniors) - 11 October, 2022 - ![](https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/Assets-2019/Blog%20Assets/clock_icon.png)2 m ### [What comes first: Sell my current home or secure my senior community home?](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-comes-first-sell-my-current-home-or-secure-my-senior-community-home) Deciding to move into independent living is a big step. It takes a strong will to make the decision, but it should give ... [Read More](https://blog.eskaton.org/what-comes-first-sell-my-current-home-or-secure-my-senior-community-home) - [Previous](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/7) - [Next](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living/page/9) ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. 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