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PODCAST: Technology for Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Improvement

January 10, 2019

Podcast Description: Seniors and Technology, Part Three of Four: Technology for Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Improvement. Listen to seniors discuss technology’s influence on their lifestyle and well-being. Click here to listen to the ‘Technology for Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Improvement’ podcast. Guests: LCS Resident Advisory Council: Dana Robinson, The Cypress of Raleigh (Raleigh, North Carolina); Fred Wilkerson, Whitestone (Greensboro, North Carolina); Ed Seidel, Plantation Village (Wilmington, … Continued

» Lifestyle

PODCAST: Current Usage of Technology

January 3, 2019

Podcast Description: Seniors and Technology, Part Two of Four: Current Usage of Technology. Listen to seniors share how they currently use technology. This group will discuss how connected seniors are within and outside of their communities using devices or products that help them stay connected and productive. Click here to listen to the ‘Current Usage of Technology’ … Continued

» Lifestyle

PODCAST: Innovation Over the Years

December 18, 2018

Podcast Description: Seniors and Technology, Part One of Four: Innovation Over the Years. Learn how seniors experience technology in their senior living communities in this insightful four-part series. Listen to residents from across the nation share perspectives on the evolution of technology over their lifetime. Click here to listen to the ‘Innovation Over the Years’ podcast. … Continued

» News

LCS Hosts Inaugural New Board Member Orientation

December 10, 2018

The inaugural LCS New Board Member Orientation took place on November 13-14, 2018 at the LCS corporate offices in Des Moines, Iowa. LCS is the nation’s second largest provider of senior housing and the largest operator of Life Plan Communities. Forty board members representing 20 Not-for-Profit, Life Plan Communities in 12 states attended the two-day … Continued

» Legal

How to Outsmart Grandparent Scams

November 28, 2018

Your phone rings. The person on the other end of the line sounds upset, says she’s your grandchild and asks for money to get out of a sticky situation. This is how a grandparent scam begins. And because the scam pulls at your heartstrings, it’s easy to become a victim. This is how the “grandparents … Continued

» Caregiver Support

What to Know About Caregiver Tax Deductions

November 22, 2018

As your Dad’s caregiver, you’ve spent a lot of time—and money—providing him with the support he needs. You’ve found that you’re not only emotionally drained, but financially drained, too. Fortunately, being Dad’s caregiver, there are caregiver tax deductions that can lessen the strain a bit.

» Financing Senior Living, Legal

Charitable Giving – Leaving a Legacy

October 29, 2018

Are there certain charities that move you to grab your checkbook? If you value their causes, consider supporting these charitable organizations long term with a program of planned giving. What is a planned giving program?

» News

8 Tips to Help Manage Dad’s Medications

October 29, 2018

Have you noticed that Dad is more irritable than he used to be? Has there been a change in his sleeping patterns? These may be due to recent life-changing events, but they also could be signs of medication mismanagement. As Dad ages, his memory may not be what it used to be. He may accidentally … Continued

» Wellness

Know the Risks of Hypothermia

September 25, 2018

As winter approaches, the weather in many locations begins to change and temperatures start to drop. But not only are the outside temperatures dropping, your body temperature can drop, too. According to MedicineNet, hypothermia occurs when your core body temperature drops to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

» Lifestyle

Creating Extraordinary Dining Experiences for Residents of Life Care Services Communities

September 25, 2018

Life Care Services communities offer unique, innovative and flexible dining programs, focusing on providing high quality, nutritious options to all residents, with outstanding service. Menu options are delicious and diverse, with made-from-scratch and farm to table options that are elegantly and tastefully prepared. Enjoy this guest blog by Cole Marvin, Executive Director of Friendship Village … Continued

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