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Which Senior Living Option is Best for You?

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When people think of senior living, they often think of nursing homes. However, there are several different options when it comes to senior living, varying from fully independent to full-time care. The senior living option you choose depends on your specific health needs and abilities. Here are some of the most popular senior living options so you can decide which is best for you.

Aging in Place

This senior living option allows older adults to remain in the comfort of their home or live with their families for the duration of their retirement. Depending on how independent you are, some people opt for in-home care-givers who can even be family members.

This senior living option is good for seniors that are still fairly independent and do not want to leave the comfort of their homes. The cost of this option is low, but typically requires more help from family.

Independent Living

For seniors who want to live on their own, but prefer to be around other seniors, independent living is a great option. Independent living includes retirement communities, homes, and apartments. This option not only allows you to still be independent, but takes away the worry of doing daily chores such as cooking and housekeeping because the facility takes care of that for you.

Independent living communities can be compared to small college campuses, giving seniors the opportunity to socialize and providing easier navigation with smaller, accessible housing options. Brightwood Living Community is a luxurious independent living community that takes care of our residents while still allowing them to make their own decisions.

Assisted Living

Assisted living communities are similar to independent living, but they offer a higher level of care to their residents. These communities typically consist of small apartments within the community. This is the best option for seniors that are somewhat independent, but require assistance.

Typically, services at assisted living facilities will include 24 hour care staff, meals, housekeeping, bathing, dressing, and medication management. Similar to independent living, assisted living provides dining and common areas to provide socialization opportunities.

Nursing Home

Some senior citizens require a large amount of assistance and for them, a nursing home may be the best option. Typically, residents of nursing homes have severe or debilitating illnesses that make it hard for them to care for themselves. Nurses at a nursing home provide 24/7 care and supervision to residents, keeping up with their meal, activity, and health needs.

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the senior living community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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4 Benefits of Senior Living Communities

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Senior living communities sometimes get a negative reputation, but are actually a highly preferred option for seniors that aren’t able to live fully on their own anymore. Senior living communities provide a safe, comfortable spaces for seniors to enjoy their retirement with as much assistance as they need. Here are just five of the many benefits of senior living communities.

Safety

As we get older, we become more susceptible to illness and injury. If you are a senior living completely on your own, it can be very scary if a health problem arises or if you slip and fall because you may not be within reach of a phone to contact someone.

Senior living communities often have 24 hour staff on duty to respond to emergencies. Your senior apartment may even be equipped with emergency response systems, which allows you to feel safe and comfortable in your home knowing assistance is only minutes away at all times.

Family Relationships

Seniors often require some type of assistance and for those that live on their own, they rely heavily on family members for help. This reversal of roles can sometimes put a strain on relationships between family members, as the stress of taking care of someone full time can really take a toll.

Senior living communities alleviate this stress and tension between family members and gives family the peace of mind knowing that their loved one is being properly cared for.

New Friends

Older adults that live on their own often become isolated from the rest of society. Being completely alone isn’t healthy for anyone at any age. Senior living communities eliminate this problem by putting older adults in one space so that they can interact and socialize.

Older adults living in senior communities have the opportunity to build new connections and make new friends, making their retirement that much more enjoyable.

No Chores

Living on your own means that you are responsible for cooking, cleaning, and other home maintenance needs. These tasks can become difficult and stressful as we get older, so why not let somebody else take care of that for us?

In senior living communities, you don’t have to worry about keeping up with your home because maintenance is done for you. For those who enjoy these activities, Brightwood Living Community offers gardening and other fun activities to keep you active!

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the senior living community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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4 Great Exercises for Older Adults

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As we get older, our bodies go through changes and aren’t as strong as they used to be. However, staying active and exercising is still so important for staying healthy and increasing your lifespan. There are plenty of great, low stress exercises for older adults can do to keep themselves in shape. Here are five great exercises for older adults!

Walking

Walking is a very underrated form of exercise for older adults. If you aren’t good with structured workouts or physically are unable to do strenuous exercise, walking is a great alternative.

Brightwood Retirement Community offers great outdoor spaces and gardens for you to stroll around throughout the day. Not only is walking a great workout, it’s free of charge and gives you a chance to enjoy nature’s beauty.

Cycling

This low-impact exercise is great for all ages, but the stationary element is what makes it great for older adults. Cycling helps to improve leg strength and can be done by those who can’t run or participate in other high-impact exercises.

Cycling classes offer the bike machines that allow you to get the same sensation as being on a real bike. With the stationary bike, there is no worry about falling or inclement weather keeping you from exercising!

Swimming

The great thing about swimming is that you can move at your own pace. Swimming is considered a great exercise universally because it works out the entire body at once, providing elements of both strength and cardio!

Being in the water puts minimal stress on your bones and joints. In fact, the water helps to relax muscles, so you aren’t putting too much strain on your body while working out. Brightwood Living Community also offers water aerobics classes for a great way to get in shape while interacting with others!

Yoga/Pilates

Yoga & Pilates build both strength and flexibility. These low-impact forms of exercise are also great ways to relieve stress. Pilates is different from yoga in that it focuses more on core stability than anything else.

This is great for older adults because it helps to improve balance, preventing potential falls. Both forms of exercise move at a slow pace and keep a focus on steady breathing so that you are exercising while relaxing the mind as well.

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the senior living community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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Tips for a Smooth Transition into Senior Living

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It’s not always an easy transition for seniors to go from living completely on their own to an assisted living facility. One thing that Brightwood Living prides ourselves on is allowing our residents to remain independent in their space. Regardless of this, change can be difficult, so here are some tips for smoothly transitioning your loved one into a senior living community.

Allow Independence

In the beginning stages of the move, try not to be too protective of your loved one. Though you may feel like you should be with them through every step of their transition, this can end up being counter productive. It’s definitely a good idea to make frequent visits in the beginning so that your parent doesn’t feel alone, but also give them the space they need to settle in on their own.

Personal Items

A great way to help make your loved one feel more at home is to bring along some personal items from their home into the new space. Having their personal belongings present helps to make them feel more at home. Setting up the apartment the same way as their previous home can surely help to make this transition easier.

Get Involved

You should definitely encourage your loved one to get involved in their community. Brightwood Living Community offers a variety of group exercise activities, events, and a community dining hall. It will be a lot easier for them to adjust if they get involved and begin to meet new people. Making a few good friends always help to ease any transition into a new space.

Frequent Visits

Taking frequent trips to the living community before the move can help to create a peace of mind for your loved one. You may want to attend dinners or events that allow your loved one to familiarize themselves with the community layout, residents, and staff members.

More visits will make them feel comfortable before the official move into their space. Visiting the community before the move is also important in determining if it’s the best place for your loved one or not.

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the senior living community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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Brightwood Living 101: Our Neighborhoods

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The Brightwood Living Community is a great, peaceful place for senior citizens to make their home. We are dedicated to providing a community for people to enjoy the ease and security of life without having to sacrifice their space, privacy, and individuality. Our community is divided into four neighborhoods: The Club, The Lawn, The Crescent Cottages, and The Square. Each of our residences include a fireplace, walk-in closets, washer/dryer, full kitchen, and more! Read more to find out about each of our unique neighborhoods!

The Club

This neighborhood has one, two, and three bedroom options, which is great for a multi-person household. There are twenty residences available and they all offer convenient indoor access to the main Clubhouse, which makes several amenities, including the Dining Room, only a short walk away. The Club features a central courtyard with a tree-canopied setting for residents to enjoy the weather, converse with one another, and for casual dining.

The Lawn

The Lawn is separated into three different units, with each residence featuring two-bedrooms. They are built across fourteen pavilions that are uniquely designed. The Lawn’s design inspiration is reminiscent of Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia, giving a very classic aesthetic.

The Square

This Brightwood neighborhood also offers only two-bedroom options, with 16 residences available. The square residences surround an English country garden, giving residents a nice view and a great area to get out and take a nice walk. There is a walkway inside the Square that leads residents to the Clubhouse.

Crescent Cottages

Brightwood’s Crescent Cottages are for those who want a more private living experience. The cottages are built along the line of the trees surrounding the community, located further away from the other residences. These are individual homes that offer up to 3200 square feet of space. These two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes also include a power room and a lower level that leads out onto a beautiful lawn overlooking the woods.

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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Tips for Staying Independent as You Age

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Getting older shouldn’t mean that you have to sacrifice your independence and rely on others. Many seniors don’t want to go to nursing homes and assisted living facilities because they aren’t able to make all of their own decisions. Here at Brightwood Living Community, we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our residents maintain their privacy and independence. Here are some great tips for staying independent as you age!

Stay Active

As we age, we start to lose muscle strength, which increases the risk of falls. With over 2.5 million fall-related injuries each year, this could jeopardize your full independence. Staying active is a great way to keep your muscles, body, and mind in good shape.

Incorporate consistent exercise such as walking, water aerobics, or a round of golf into your regular routine. Combine this with a well-balanced diet and you reduce muscle loss, build your immune system, and improve your overall mood!

Community Involvement

Retirement gives you the chance to relax after working for so many years. However, because you’ve worked for so long, having nothing to do during the day can sometimes get boring. A great way to stay independent as you age is to get out and get involved in your community!

Whether you decide to volunteer at a local animal shelter or mentor the youth, these are all great ways to get involved and create your own routine. You may even consider getting a part time job to keep you involved and give you some extra cash for the things you want to do.

Get Connected

Though the younger generations grew up on this new technology, it is never too late to get connected! Technology isn’t all about social media friends. In fact, you can use modern technology to make your home more convenient and accessible so that you maintain your independence.

Smart home technology allows you to connect things like your lights, security alarms, and thermostats to your smartphone. This allows you to turn on your lights, check locks, and adjust your home’s temperature no matter where you are!

Make New Friends

A great way to keep yourself independent is to find a good group of friends that share the same interests as you. Being independent doesn’t mean being alone all of the time. In fact, social interaction is good for one’s mental health.

Brightwood Living Community provides several common spaces for you to get to know other residents. You can also look online for meetup groups, book clubs, and other organizations that spark your particular interests!

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

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Fun Things to Do in Baltimore

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Brightwood Living Community is conveniently located in the Greater Baltimore area. This is great for those residents who want to stay active and get out of the house on a regular basis. Whether you are an artist, sports fanatic, history lover, or just someone who likes to explore, there is something in Baltimore just for you! Here are some fun things to do in the Baltimore area!

Sports-Related

If you are a sports fan, Baltimore is a great place to be located. Both the Orioles and Ravens stadiums are located in the heart of Baltimore. Buying tickets to see your favorite teams play is as easy as logging onto their websites.

Baltimore is also home to Pimlico Race Course. If you are into horse-racing, the annual Preakness is held each year at Pimlico. There are also smaller races held throughout the year. The Royal Farms Arena hosts some of the WWE fights, so don’t miss your chance to see your favorite ones!

Performing Arts/Entertainment

If you are more into the performing arts scene, Baltimore has a variety of options for you! Have you always loved theatre arts? The Baltimore Center State, Hippodrome Theater, and Everyman Theatre all offer unique plays and musicals throughout the year.

The Baltimore Center Stage features more unique shows, while the Hippodrome Theater offers classics such as Wicked and Phantom of the Opera. More into music?

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra offers beautiful musical productions for those who enjoy symphonies. If you’re more into mainstream music trends, the Royal Farms Arena hosts a variety of live concerts!

Museums

It’s so important that we take the time to learn our history. A fun way to do this is to visit a museum and check out all of the cool exhibits that they have to offer. For the artsy crowd, the Baltimore Museum of Art and The Walters Art Museum are great places to go and check out beautiful art pieces.

If you are more into history, there is the Baltimore Museum of Industry, The B&O Railroad Museum, and the Babe Ruth Museum in the area! For those who are looking for something fun to do with their children and grandchildren, Port Discovery is a museum made just for the kids!

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

Tips for Staying Active as You Age

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As we get older, it can be difficult to stay active, especially if some mobility issues have developed over time. However, it is so important to remain active and healthy as you get older, as it will ensure you live a healthier, happier life and can also increase your lifespan. Here are some great tips for staying active as you age!

Find a Partner

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One of the best ways to stay motivated is to find a partner that will hold you accountable for exercising on a regular basis. Self-discipline can be hard and we may skip out on some exercises when we are doing it on our own.

Once you find a workout partner, start by making an activity plan. Having a plan will help you to stay on schedule and not fall behind on your workouts.

Walking

If you don’t have the time or aren’t physically up to organized exercises, walking is a great place to start. Any form of activity is beneficial and better than sitting around all day.

You may consider investing in a pedometer, which keeps track of how many steps you take. This will help you to track your walking and gradually increase the amount that you do on a regular basis.

Walking is both an underrated and underutilized form of exercise, but it’s great for keeping you active! If you want to amp up your intensity, you can simply pick up the pace and do a brisk walk every day.

Yoga

For those who aren’t able to do vigorous exercises, yoga is a great alternative. This form of exercise is all about stretching and breathing. Not only is yoga great for staying active, but it is also proven to help with various body pains, especially those with difficult back pains.

Yoga is great because it’s done at a slow pace and also requires nothing more than a yoga mat! If you are looking to stay active while finding your inner peace, yoga is a great option.

Start Small

Don’t feel pressured to start with long, intense workouts. Starting small and gradually building up your strength and stamina is the best way to begin exercising. You will begin to notice progress without even thinking about it. It doesn’t matter if you only exercise for an hour a week.

This is still better than nothing at all and even the smallest amounts of exercise can help to improve your health and mood!

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Since 1992, Brightwood has been the community of choice for those who want to enjoy the ease of life without sacrificing their space, privacy, and individuality. We are a gated senior community located in the Greater Baltimore area, with 80 homes spread across our beautiful, 50 acre property.

The amenities and services that we provide will surely enhance your life enjoyment, sense of security, and well-being. For more information, contact us at (410)-339-3200 or visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org.

The Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors

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Getting older can be lonely sometimes as people may lose their loved ones and have to move out of their homes. Aging is a beautiful thing and you want to keep yourself happy and healthy as you get older. Owning a pet is a great way to improve the quality of your lifestyle as well as improve your health! Here are just some of the many benefits of pet ownership for seniors.

Companionship

It can be very difficult to deal with losing loved ones we get older. This can lead to problems such as depression among older people. A pet provides a loyal companion that will adjust their schedule and personality to accommodate you.

Dogs are great for constant companionship because they are loyal and always want to be by your side. If you prefer more alone time, a cat is a great option because they provide you with companionship as well as your own space when necessary.

Exercise

Staying in shape is no easy feat, especially as we get older and our body starts to change. Older age makes people more prone to physical problems and injuries because our bodies are weaker.

Regular exercise is a great way to keep anybody healthy and in shape. Pets, especially dogs, is a great way to ensure that you get your daily exercise. Walking your dog twice a day helps keep you moving, which will surely benefit your physical health.

Stress

The everyday stresses of life can really start to build up as we get older. Pets not only help with physical health, but mental health as well.

Studies show that having a furry friend by your side can really help to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Pets only know how to love unconditionally and give you something more to look forward to every day when you wake up.

Seeing your cute furry friend excited to see you every single day is sure to put a bigger smile on your face.

Staying Connected

Pet ownership gives you a reason to get up and out of the house more than what you normally would. Seniors, especially those who are retired, tend to spend more time indoors than when they were younger.

If you invest in a dog, you are getting out every single day to take them for a walk. Even with other pets, however, you can still get out to take them to the vet as well as to get groomed.

You can even look for local activities and events for pet owners that will allow you to socialize with people in the area who share the same interests as you. This is a great way to meet other pet owners, make friends, and stay connected in the community.

Life is Good at Brightwood!

Brightwood Living has been the community of choice since 1992 for seniors who want to enjoy the ease of life in a retirement setting without sacrificing their individuality, privacy, and personal space.

Located in the Greater Baltimore area, Brightwood is a gated senior community with 80 homes built over a 50 acre span. We offer great community amenities, healthcare support, and we are pet friendly.

For more information on Brightwood and our current listings, visit our website www.brightwoodliving.org or call (410)-339-3200. For updates on listings and current events, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

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