The Upside of Aging

Home is so much more than four walls and a roof that protect you from inclement weather and give you a place to rest your head at night. It’s everything within the enclosure and surrounding it, creating an environment that enhances your quality of life. For me, home is where I feel free from harm […]

When it comes to navigating senior living, understanding your options and deciding the best course of action for you or a loved one’s needs can be tough. Here, we highlight the differences between assisted living, home care and Upside+, a new premium service that provides additional support to help older adults age in the right […]

When is it time for an older adult to consider limiting or giving up driving? This is one of the hardest conversations someone will have with their loved one. For many individuals, these discussions will be had with the very person who taught them how to drive. So you can imagine how difficult and uncomfortable […]

From swimming and socializing to working on sudoku puzzles and painting, endless activities exist to help older adults exercise their brain. Although it’s important for people of all ages to stay mentally fit, it’s especially vital to helping those who are 55+ avoid cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans […]

Do you love cooking but find the idea of grocery shopping stressful or unenjoyable? Maybe you have specific dietary needs and hate sifting through the aisles trying to find the right ingredients. Perhaps you just returned from the supermarket and forgot a couple of items on your list. These are just a few of the […]

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things people of all ages can do to improve and maintain their overall quality of life. Over time, people’s schedules and sleep needs change, but it’s important to listen to your body and make sure it is always well rested. In general, older adults […]

When it comes to meal preparation, you don’t need to be an iron chef to fill your refrigerator and freezer with healthy foods for the week and beyond. A little bit goes a long way to reaping a ton of benefits. Planning meals offers a variety of benefits for older adults, from saving time and […]

Doing good by people. That’s what it’s all about at Upside. Through our network of premium, age-diverse apartments and dedicated Upside Managers, we strive to make the lives of older adults better — that’s our focus every day. How do we accomplish this? By helping those who are 55+ age in the right place. During […]

Being in the moment. It’s a simple concept. But in today’s fast-paced, high-stress, media-saturated world, it’s an often overlooked and underappreciated state of mind. American storyteller Louis L’Amour once said, “Few of us ever live in the present. We are forever anticipating what is to come or remember what has gone.” That’s what mindfulness is […]

Navigating the living options available to older adults can be a confusing and cumbersome process. It’s a lot of information to absorb during a time when someone is considering one of the biggest and most stressful moves of their lives. Here, we tackle some of the differences between independent living and assisted living, as well […]