Thoughtful articles on senior living, planning, and healthy aging shared to support clearer decisions and a better understanding of what comes next.
At Franklin Park, we believe that thoughtful information helps people make better decisions. This space includes articles on topics related to senior living, planning, wellness, community life, and the questions individuals and families often consider along the way.
Whether you are exploring senior living for yourself or a family member, or simply looking for a perspective on what this stage of life can look like, you will find practical information and reflections meant to be helpful, clear, and grounded.
Plus, we share announcements, media coverage, and press releases related to Franklin Park and our communities. These updates reflect milestones, community initiatives, awards, and news connected to life across the communities.
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to spread globally in early 2020, people started to raise questions about the safety and health of their family members in senior living communities,…
Family caregivers have a tough job. Caring for another person’s health while caring for your own can be overwhelming as much as it is rewarding. Many times, caregiving for someone…
Placing a parent in an assisted living or senior living community is never an easy decision to make. However, there may come a time when the level of care he…
Seniors and older adults are the fastest-growing age demographic on Facebook—with 46% of Americans over 65 on the site. Social media can be a great way to keep in touch with…
“The modern game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland,” and its first major, The Open Championship, or British Open, is considered “the world’s oldest tournament in existence (Wikipedia).” While…
Helping your loved one share their life story is a meaningful task. It is a task that can help bring you and your loved one closer together while allowing him…
Franklin Park® is the only senior living, including assisted living and memory care communities in San Antonio, to use the R-Water patented technology cleaning system specially developed to reduce preventable…
The goal of retirement is to step away from actively working while maintaining your lifestyle. To be able to use your time to enjoy hobbies, visit with friends and family,…
R-water offers a cleaning system to businesses wanting a germ- free space without negatively impacting the environment or human health.
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Becoming the primary caregiver for a senior parent or loved one can be overwhelming. Where do you start? There is so much information that you will need to learn regarding…
Dementia itself is not a disease; it is an overall term that describes significant changes in the brain characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. While Alzheimer’s disease is the…
When you walk through the doors of even the cleanest and best-maintained senior living community or nursing home, you may detect a slightly musty or grassy odor. Depending on whom…
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