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After 10 years of living with her daughter — 7 of those as a widow — Marion Froberg decided she was ready for a place of her own. She moved into a third-floor apartment at Park Place St. John on Mother’s Day weekend, with plenty of help from her children. She loved the community she found at Park Place. “Everyone is so caring,” she says of her neighbors. “And I learn so much from everyone!”…

No matter what your age, if you are new to the social media culture, it’s a good idea to be cautious. Online predators target older demographics precisely because they tend to be more polite and less suspecting. And these predators know that many seniors have accumulated a lifetime of assets and good credit.…

When you start noticing that Mom or Dad needs a little extra help with the activities of daily living, researching retirement communities is not the only option. Many people hire a private duty caregiver for a few hours at a time, and that’s enough to keep their parents safe in their own home.…

If you are following the mandates for sheltering in place or self-quarantining in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, we thank you for your concern for your fellow man. This time has been difficult for everyone, but it is made easier by those who put others first during this health crisis.…