Charter House Blog

We'd like to acknowledge our Charter House interdisciplinary teams in our care areas for their dedication to our residents. Not only do you provide for…

At Charter House our residents come first.  Knowing that these are uncertain times, we have changed much of what we do on a daily basis,…

Building Immune Resilience - Tips and thoughts from Amit Sood, MD MSc FACP Dr. Amit Sood, one of the world's leading experts on resilience &…

If you're considering a senior living community for your future, you may ask yourself "when is the right time to move?"  The following questions and…

  Many older adults wait too long to incorporate resources into their lives that will help them remain independent. Planning ahead is essential to considering…

The Difficulty of Downsizing. Do you cringe whenever you hear the word "downsize?"  If so, you're not alone!  We often hear from our incoming Charter…

As we age, we tend to fall into familiar patterns and routines that are not helpful for our brain. The most impactful benefit comes when…

Start the summer off with creativity and promote healthy aging! There is a growing body of research exploring the relationship between aging and creativity. Creativity influences…

May 31st is National Save Your Hearing Day.  This serves as a great reminder of the importance of our hearing.  Use it as an opportunity…

  Trying to implement healthier eating habits can be overwhelming. The onslaught of commercials promoting supplements and attempting to read food labels can be confusing.…

  Start off your New Year with movement! Most people think of planned exercise as their sole focus for their fitness regimen. The word “exercise”…

Especially around the holidays, we think more and more about being connected with friends and family.  But did you know that staying connected to the…

Getting a good night’s sleep is often one of life’s most elusive challenge s as we age. Insomnia becomes common because of changes in sleep…

People today are taking a more proactive approach to managing how their health evolves as they age. This is significant as there is a growing body…

Expert Insight "To have a sense that your life has purpose you must believe that your later years are just as valuable as your earlier…

It seems like everyone is on a quest to delay the effects of aging. New medical research is released with rapid frequency and revised protocols…

Stress is a fact of life. The key to reducing the unhealthy and aging effects of stress is identifying its causes and implementing positive coping…

It is easy to forgo good nutrition habits in our fast-paced lifestyle. We prioritize other responsibilities above making time to maintain and improve our own…

Expert Insight "Getting regular check-ups and undergoing screening tests are not enough as you grow older. To truly prevent some diseases or to minimize their…

Expert Insight "Consider your needs to maintain a healthy retirement, from reducing your risk of falls and staying safe behind the wheel to improving your…