http://www.southwindscommunity.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:46:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As I go about my typical day I can't help but notice increasing numbers of people over the age of 60 still in or returning to the workforce. At 11pm the toll booth operator, at 1am the early morning cashier at Kroger, the other day my pizza delivery guy, all ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/retirement-living/active-senior-living-reinventing-yourself-with-drive-determination-and-desire-after-60/ As we get older, so do our parents.  We are responsible to care and to look after them.  Of course, that is what they did for us when we were smaller.  The changes that need to be made for their care alter not only our families but our entire households.  ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/caregivers/options-for-quality-senior-care/ When caring for an elderly loved one, there inevitably comes a time when you need a break from your caregiver duties. Caring for a senior can be a very difficult responsibility, especially if you have a job and are responsible for keeping your household together.  You may have children, which ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/caregivers/getting-a-needed-break-from-caring-for-your-senior-loved-one/ Caring for your aging loved one can be a daunting task that carries a lot of responsibility.  Whether or not your senior lives with you, it can be hard for you to think about what they actually need and how to take proper care of them.  The following 3 tips ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/health/the-three-key-considerations-when-caring-for-seniors/ Well nice weather has come upon us, time to start thinking about vacation or maybe just doing some work arond the house or maybe even short day trips. Are you caring for or responsible for a senior loved one? Don’t feel like you just can’t get away or focus ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/news/nice-weather/ We are sporting a new face, new logo as well as our courtyard in the hart of a city. Middletown; New York, We have green pastures a koi pond, the courtyard has sprung 350 new bulbs this spring. Southwinds Retirement Home is not a Nursing home although we have 24hour ... http://www.southwindscommunity.com/news/welcome-to-southwinds-retirement-home/