Daystar Senior Living Blog

If you’re ready to downsize your responsibilities and increase your opportunities for connection and community, a retirement community is a fantastic option. Not every retirement community is created equally! There is a wide range of quality in every senior living market. It is important to do your research, narrow down your top candidates and take a tour. This will allow you to ask questions and see the community for yourself. At Daystar Retirement Village in West Seattle, WA, way, we relish welcoming new residents to our thriving community. Every new member brings something new and exciting that shapes our community’s vibrant dynamic. We are confident that you’ll agree after your tour!

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Isolation, lack of social support, health concerns, and other factors may contribute to feelings of anxiety in seniors. Although this feeling is normal, this is not something to keep secretive or should be handled on your own. It’s good to recognize and acknowledge anxiety, then find healthy ways to cope with that anxiety.

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Grief may become a more common part of life as a person gets older, especially since they are more likely to lose aging friends, family members, and even a spouse in time. But that doesn’t make the transition of losing someone any easier. If anything, it may mean your senior loved one could use some extra support managing the difficulties of grief.

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Adventure awaits as retirement looms on the horizon. Whether you are contemplating your own future or that of a loved one, Daystar Retirement Village staff can help you with the unknown. Our staff has decades of experience working closely with seniors in Seattle. We can help explore retirement options that include everything from 55+ apartments and independent living, assisted living, critical care, and respite care to find a solution that is right for you or your loved one. Your future looks bright as our staff can help find a senior community that caters to all your interests, personal needs, healthcare (mental and physical), and physical limitations.

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Depending on the source, research indicates that anywhere from 25% to over 80% of seniors experience chronic pain. Many conditions common with aging cause pain and inflammation, limiting mobility and affecting the long-term quality of life. Yet there are many safe and effective ways to manage chronic pain in older adults. These methods are all most effective when applied through the cooperation of the senior, their caretakers, and any doctors involved.

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Most seniors take some type of medication to assist with symptoms of a medical condition or a temporary illness. They can make life better and improve your health and wellness. Yet with this form of treatment comes medication management. This is an important step for helping you or your loved one achieve the best quality of life.

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As your parent grows older, it’s difficult to know just what to expect, what their individual journey will look like and what unforeseen circumstances you will potentially face in the future. While you can’t mentally and emotionally prepare for everything that may come along, taking a few practical, proactive measures can help you be ready to handle the logistics.

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Trying to find caregiver or service provider is a challenging task. Whether it’s for you or a loved, you want to make sure you find a professional who not only has the skills to meet your needs but also a complementary temperate and personality.

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Although transitioning to an assisted living community offers numerous psychological, financial, and physical benefits for older adults, it’s not always an easy transition to make.

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Being a caregiver is stressful, and it's vital to your own well being that you structure your days to provide the best care with the least amount of stress on both you and your parent. 

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