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.
Hearing the words “dementia” and “memory loss” can be scary and even more intimidating to talk about them. This is especially true when it comes to your own health and…
Socialization is part of who we are and is essential to our overall health and wellness. In fact, a Forbes article cited research showing that low social interaction is as…
You have done your research, made the decision to move into an independent senior living community, and even found the one that is the right fit for you. All that…
Dementia can be challenging to diagnose. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, “approximately three-quarters of people with dementia have not received a diagnosis, and therefore do not have access to treatment,…
Planning for retirement is something that many of us have been doing for most, if not all, of our adult lives. However, now that you have reached the retirement stage…
What we choose to feed our bodies with directly impacts how it functions, including the brain. Consuming foods that supply healthy nutrients to your brain can go a long way…
You have been working your entire life to create your ideal retirement. However, now that you have started this new chapter or as you approach it, it is possible to…
During your assisted living research, you have likely come across the phrase activities of daily living, also referred to as ADLs. Or IADLS for instrumental activities of daily living. While…
Chronic pain is classified as pain that lasts or persists for more than three to six months past the average healing time. According to the International Association for the Study…
Your retirement years are a time to relax and enjoy the lifestyle you have worked hard to create. You should spend your days doing what you want to do, but…
When you or someone you love receives a dementia diagnosis, it can be an overwhelming and confusing time. While some questions have been answered, several more have likely arisen. It…
Imagine leading a lifestyle where you are free to do whatever you want at the drop of a hat. If you choose to move into a resort-style senior living community,…
Here, sophistication meets ease, care meets independence, and every moment offers the opportunity to connect, relax, and savor life to the fullest. Step inside and experience a community where every day feels elevated, purposeful, and unmistakably like home.
