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Why Older Adults Prefer Senior Living Now More Than Ever

Still think seniors these days are going into senior living kicking and screaming? Think again! More and more older adults are looking forward to trading in the worries, hassles and boredom of their current lives for a rich, dynamic and carefree lifestyle (with the company of peers!) offered at a senior living community like Waterstone at Wellesley. “Today’s senior living communities are not the institutional facilities of the past,” says Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at

Autumn Along the Charles River: 7 Spots for Scenic Foliage

“Leaf peeping is a long-held tradition in Massachusetts, and COVID-19 hasn’t changed that,” says Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at Wellesley. “In fact, this fall may be the best time for visitors and locals alike to see the gorgeous colors of autumn along the Charles River. Being outside means plenty of opportunities for fresh air and social distancing while experiencing a true northern autumnal experience.” The Charles River winds 80 miles from Hopkinton, MA to Boston,

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The Upside of Downsizing: Your Senior Living Master Plan

Are you getting ready to retire – or maybe you’ve been done working for many years? Have you been thinking about the adventures you want to take or the new hobbies and activities you’d like to pick up? If so, you’re not alone. Senior living has transformed from the idea of a place you go to “retire” to a place that’s filled with possibilities for the future … a place where seniors are excited to move! “These days, senior living is a chance to downsize living space – including the

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Creating New Friendships in Senior Living

Making new friends is a skill that changes throughout our lifetime. As kids, it’s oh-so-easy – run up to someone in the playground, ask “wanna be friends?” and that’s that. Throughout all our life stages – college, employment, having kids of our own – we come into contact with others in the same situation or same stage of life, making it easy to become acquainted with new people. But when it comes time to move into a senior living community, many older adults still worry: will I be able to

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The Benefits of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone in Retirement

Think back to when you were younger, having big dreams and making plans for what you wanted to do once you retired. Maybe you thought you’d want to start a new hobby, forging a new career path or something else entirely. Now that you are retired – or are almost retired – are you still excited about those dreams? Or are you feeling a little anxious about breaking out of your routine and comfort zone? “Humans are creatures of habit, and the idea of breaking out of our regular routine is both

Senior and adult child

Making Your Golden Years Worry-Free: 5 Ways Assisted Living Offer...

Let’s face it: life changes as we get older. Our health needs increase, our mobility decreases and it becomes more and more of a worry when living alone. However, at the same time, we don’t want to give up our independence or become reliant on anyone. What’s a senior to do? And what’s a family member to do? The answer, says Helena Dias, Senior Advisor of Waterstone at Wellesley, may be assisted living. “Today’s assisted living communities are worlds apart from the nursing homes of the past,”

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Stay Summer Fit: Indoor Summer Fitness Ideas

Whether you like summer weather or not, there’s no argument that it can get hot. Even though working up a sweat is good for all of us, seniors have to make sure they don’t develop heat exhaustion. “As we get older, our bodies don’t regulate heat as well, which means that seniors are much more susceptible to heat-related injuries and issues,” says Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at Wellesley. “A lot of medications also increase sensitivity to heat, which packs a one-two punch

Signs That It's the Right Time to Make a Move

“There are a lot of articles online discussing signs for when it’s time to make a move to senior living – but most of them are geared towards the “need to move” crowd, not the “want to move” crowd. That’s not always relevant to today’s seniors,” says Kristine Tilton, Executive Director of Waterstone at Wellesley. “It used to be that senior living was something that you wanted to avoid for as long as possible,” she says. “That’s not the case anymore. Now, people are dreaming about the day they

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Fun in the Summer Sun: 5 Things to Do in Wellesley This Summer

Memorial Day has come and gone, and we can officially say: it’s summertime. Normally, we would be writing an article about all the fun outdoor activities and events the Wellesley community could look forward to over the next several months. However, due to the lingering concern of COVID-19, this summer is definitely going to look, sound and feel a little different. “This is certainly an unprecedented time, and many of Wellesley’s most cherished summertime activities may be scaled back or need