Picking an assisted living facility for an aging loved one is hard. We know because we regularly field questions from family members struggling to make the right choices.

Autumn has arrived in Northwest Ohio, and the growing season is winding down for the raised flower beds that line the grassy courtyard at Sunset Village. Accordingly, the hard-working curators of this unique garden are busily preparing the beds for cooler temperatures.

The Baby Boom generation, the post World War II age cohort born between 1946 and 1964, has had a significant influence on US cultural norms for decades. Since becoming adults, Baby Boomers have spoken up against war, racial and sexual prejudice, and political corruption.

Residents of Life Plan Communities participate in physical activity more frequently than older adults living in the community at large. Not surprisingly, Life Plan Community residents also report being in better overall health than other seniors.

According to early results from a five-year nationwide study, Life Plan Community residents report greater emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and vocational wellness than older adults living within the community at large.