The Foundation

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 […]

Enhancing the quality of life of older adults everywhere — that’s the mission of Upside, the organization Jake Rothstein and I founded as an alternative to today’s traditional senior living options. Our goal is to help people age in the right place, and that journey begins with offering members the safest, most supportive and flexible […]

Do you remember everything you needed in a house when you were getting married and starting a family? You were looking for homes in the best school districts, with quiet streets, beautiful parks and playgrounds, and other young families in the area. But, now that you are entering or nearing retirement, your needs are entirely […]

As your parents age, it can be difficult for them to ask for help. They are used to being the caregivers in your relationship, and the power shift can bring some hesitation. But, with the right approach to providing support, you can make their lives a little easier and help them maintain their sense of […]

As you get older, it’s not uncommon for your social circle to get smaller. Your adult children move away or start families of their own, friends may pass away or relocate, and your spouse may have experienced a health decline. So, what do you do when isolation and loneliness are starting to impact your day-to-day […]