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How Senior Real Estate Specialists Help Make the Transition to Assisted Living Easier
April 28, 2025Moving from a long-time home to assisted living is a significant life transition that involves...
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Multigenerational Living: A Win-Win for Iowa Families
April 5, 2025Multigenerational Living: A Win-Win for Iowa Families. As a Cedar Rapids REALTOR® specializing in the...
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Let’s Play a Game: Inspired by Spring Activities at Jane’s Place
March 25, 2025Social and recreational games are great ways to engage the body and mind. They can...
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When to move to senior living
March 13, 2025Deciding when to move to senior living is a significant life choice, but it’s one...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Avoid becoming ‘burden’ on grown children
March 4, 2025Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is...
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Empowering Seniors: How Volunteering Enhances Well-Being and Community Connections
March 1, 2025For many seniors in Cedar Rapids, volunteering provides a fantastic way to remain active, socialize,...
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How to Navigate the Emotional Side of Selling Your Long-Time Family Home
February 18, 2025Selling a home isn’t just a financial transaction—it’s an emotional journey, especially for seniors leaving...
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Consider the cost of homeowners insurance when comparing retirement community costs
February 11, 2025As we make plans and new goals for 2025, it’s a good time to look...
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Introducing the Cedar Rapids Downsizers Club: Your Path to a Simpler, More Joyful Living Space
February 1, 2025Moving to a new home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve accumulated years of memories...
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Understanding Sundown Syndrome
January 24, 2025When your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, they may become more agitated or confused in the late afternoon or evening. This is a common issue called sundowning that many people with memory loss experience. While it’s not clear what causes it, dementia does affect a person’s biological clock and circadian rhythm, causing dysregulation in the sleep and wake cycle. Understanding sundown syndrome, what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to best support your loved one when they’re sundowning will help you navigate it and take steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
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