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The Ultimate Summer Checklist for Every Senior Housing Resident

Everyone’s favorite season is almost here and you are probably one of those who are excited to go out and have some much-needed time under the sun. The summer is also a perfect time to move to senior housing because you’ll have time to bond with your family, pack your things, and get settled in, all while the weather is at its best.

To make things easier, here are two checklists that you can follow when spending time outdoors and finally moving into your new senior housing home.

The Ultimate Summer Checklist For Senior Housing Residents:

 

Keep your sunscreen close.

  • Although having some vitamin D is great, too much sun exposure can also be dangerous to your skin, which is why it’s important to wear sunscreen all the time.

Keep yourself hydrated.

  • Whether it’s going out to the beach or just spending time in the backyard with family before moving, you need to drink water regularly to prevent dehydration that could be dangerous for your health.

Wear those sunglasses.

  • It is very important to protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays by always wearing sunglasses whenever you’re out.

Wear the right clothes.

  • Since the weather is hotter than usual, it is best to go for light clothes that allow you to stay comfortable when you’re out under the sun.

The ultimate senior housing moving checklist:

 

Pack your essentials for Senior Housing.

  • Moving in the summer means that you will have time to enjoy some outdoor activities in your new senior housing home. Therefore it’s best to pack some essentials like towels, sunscreen, a water bottle, and even a good book to read while you’re getting that tan.

Bring in your own house plant.

  • Moving into senior housing does not mean living in a boring space. In fact, you have the freedom to personalize your room so that it still looks and feels like home.

If you are moving in the summer, it’s best to bring your own house plant to make your room feel cozy and warm. You can choose from plants like kalanchoe, aloe vera, jade plant, and garden croton that are great for both indoors and outdoors.

Pack some snacks and beverages.

  • Moving into senior housing does not mean parting with your favorite snacks and beverages. If you’re moving during the summertime, it’s very important to pack all your favorites so you have something to enjoy when relaxing outdoors. You can also ask your family to bring you fruits to add to your diet during the summer.

Finally, you cannot forget to pack all the items that remind you of home. While you will be living in a completely different environment, you can still make your room feel like home by bringing things that remind you of your own living space.

 

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10 Must-Read Summer Books for Residents in Assisted Living

Every resident in assisted living always looks forward to the warm, sunny summer months where the weather’s perfect for strolling, spending time outdoors, and of course, reading a good book.

Now, if your residents have been looking for excellent titles to indulge in this summer, here are our top ten picks:

 

The View Was Exhausting

  • Authors: Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta.
  • Summary: Dating an A-list personality has its perks, but this novel will also show you its not-so-glamorous side.

Summer on the Bluffs: A Novel

  • Author: Sunny Hostin.
  • Summary: “The View” co-host Sunny takes you to Oak Bluffs where three goddaughters are fighting to win a beautiful cottage.

Seven Days in June

  • Author: Tia Williams.
  • Summary: A story of Eva and Shane, this novel takes you on a journey of love found within seven days in June, lost and found again.

With Teeth

  • Author: Kristen Arnett.
  • Summary: A heartwarming story of the pain of a family that is falling apart, this is surely a must-read for anyone in assisted living.

Impostor Syndrome

  • Author: Kathy Wang.
  • Summary: From the bestselling author of Family Trust comes another novel that will surely give you Silicon Valley feels. This is a story about a spy that became a tech COO and an employee who might just blow up her disguise.

A Special Place for Women

  • Author: Laura Hankin.
  • Summary: This novel takes you inside the most exclusive women’s club in New York as journalist Jillian Beckley tries to discover its deepest secrets.

Don’t Breathe a Word

  • Author: Jordyn Taylor.
  • Summary: In this interesting novel, author Jordyn Taylor gives us inside access to the world of an elite boarding school where two stories, Eva from the present day and Connie from 1962, talks about the unique journeys that will surely change their lives.

What Comes After: A Novel

  • Author: Joanne Tompkins.
  • Summary: A heartwarming and thrilling novel, this story talks about life after the tragedy of two teenage boys, the struggle of two single parents left behind and the pregnant teenage girl who’s about to change their lives.

Dream Girl

  • Authoer: Laura Lippman.
  • Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author, this novel is narrated by Adam who is confined to a hospital bed after an accident. He tells the story of how one of the characters in his novels started calling him.

Malibu Rising: A Novel

  • Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid.
  • Summary: Considered the perfect summer novel, this story takes you to the famous annual Riva party that’s organized by four siblings, supermodel Nina, surfer Jay, photographer Hud, and baby sister Kit. But this year, their best-kept secrets will turn the famous party into a game-changer for everyone.

These are just some of the many great books that residents in assisted living can indulge in during the summer.

Reading is, after all, a great way to relax and enjoy the summer sun while sharpening their memories and keeping their brains working to slow down the progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Whether it’s a classic thriller or a love story, they will surely find one that will satisfy their minds.

 

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