Staying involved and social is an instrumental part of being well. Read More

Arthritis is usually chronic and can drastically change the lifestyle and freedom of those afflicted with it. Read these common warning signs and what can be done to get relief from the pain. Read More

The history of Abernethy Laurels is within its name. It is not Abernathy, but Julius W. Abernethy, Sr. who was the primary benefactor in getting the United Church Homes and Services ministry under way. Read More

Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on your community. Did you know that it can have many benefits for YOU too? Read More

Choosing the right senior housing solution could be a very difficult decision given the myriad of senior housing options available. Read More

More seniors care more about health than wealth, concludes a study by SeniorHorizons. Nearly seven out of 10 seniors (69%) expressed concerns about their health and well-being in a recent study exclusively focusing on seniors 65 and older. Read More

I've spent a virtual lifetime watching, playing or officiating sports and I've decided lately that I just don't recognize many of my favorite pastimes any more. What happened? Read More

Often adult-children can be the sales assistants needed to share the benefits of a retirement community for Mom or Dad. Read More

Seniors and loved ones should take time to plan for the future. Read More

Here are four surprising reasons to sip coffee: Read More

For many the task of downsizing (or rightsizing) can become overwhelming, but the organizational benefits of downsizing can be very rewarding. Read More

Many people mistakenly believe that Medicare, the federal health insurance program for older Americans, will pay for long-term care. Read More

No one expects to need long-term care, but it's important to plan for it nonetheless. Here are two important reasons why: Read More

Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. Read More

A Real Simple magazine article discusses how adult children and their parents can have an open discussion about their concerns, and together face the challenges of aging. Read More

Maintaining healthy finances as you approach retirement is just as important as regular medical checkups. Are you doing everything you can to get your financial house in order for an active and comfortable retirement? Read More

Healthy older people can think almost as quickly as college students, says a new study published in Cognitive Psychology. Read More

A Real Simple magazine article discusses how adult children and their parents can have an open discussion about their concerns, and together face the challenges of aging. This discussion is often not an easy one to have. The article provided several conversation-starting questions that adult children can ask their parents. Read More

Laughing is a delightful distraction and mood booster, especially when we are ailing or feeling blue. Then there's the old adage about its being the best medicine, and many of us have wondered about its true impact on our wellbeing. In the interest of finding this out, health professionals have been studying its medicinal effects for years. Read More

Although living my previous years in a rural area with a small high school, I enrolled at much larger Hickory High and showed up for the first day of school, a 130 pound, 15 year old senior with a bad hair cut, buck teeth and the social skills of Barney Fife. Having grown up in a family of males, lacking the experience of any interaction with the opposite sex and spending all my spare time in cow pasture ball games, hunting or fishing, I was ill equipped for the future that faced me. Read More

Christmas at Abernethy Laurels is always exciting and renewing for our residents and for me as Chaplain. On December 24 at 10:30 am, we will gather in Spirit Place to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with our Annual Carol and Lessons Service. Read More

Scaled-back holiday events are one up side of the down economy because events now feel more right than ever. So, if you normally dread the holidays with family, and friends, and pressure to make New Year's resolutions, vow now to simplify your life. Read More

This time of year is full of excuses not to workout: it's too cold outside, you can't afford a gym membership, there's no time....sound familiar? Read More

Each year Medicare holds an annual open enrollment period during which individuals can change their Medicare supplement policies, prescription drug polices, and switch from Medicare to Medicare Advantage or vice versa. Read More

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays. Americans everywhere will gather with family and friends to give thanks and eat the traditional feast of turkey, stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Read More

You had to wash the clothesline before hanging any clothes – walking the entire length of each line with a damp cloth. You had to hang the clothes in a certain order, and always hang the "whites with whites" and hang them first. Read More

This Veteran's Day, we honor those who have so bravely served this country. Read More

Freeing up your life of everyday chores, gives you the opportunity to express yourself and share your talents in other ways. Live a carefree, maintenance-free life at Abernethy Laurels. Read More

Halloween, one of the world's oldest holidays, is celebrated around the world with a variety of somber, spooky and fun traditions. Read More

The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe the middle-aged generation known as the baby boomers. It was created to generate awareness of the special needs millions of people around the world who are feeling "squeezed" between caring for a younger and an older generation. Read More