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Well-Being

The Top 7 Books on Aging Well

In our culture, “anti-aging” is plastered all over everything, making it easy...

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A woman wearing a “VOLUNTEER” shirt and holding a bag of produce at a donation station. There are four other volunteers behind her.
Giving

Impact Your Community: Giving Back with Volunteer Jobs in Des Moines

Iowans value volunteering. In 2020, 47.1% of Iowans donated their time, despite...

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An older woman researching senior living costs on her computer.
Independent Living

How Much Does Senior Living Cost?

Senior living can significantly improve your life, whether you move because you...

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At-Home Services

No matter where a person lives, we're here to help!

Mention "WesleyLife," and many people think of our 10 Communities for Healthy...

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A smiling senior couple sitting on a couch. The man is holding a cane, and the woman has a cup of tea.
Independent Living

When Is the Right Time to Move From Independent to Assisted Living?

It’s not always easy to know when to move from independent to assisted living....

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A senior woman watercolor painting with her friends.
Long-Term Care

What Community Is Right For You? How to Choose a Senior Living Community

As you consider ways to enhance your life with community living through...

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A senior couple packing cardboard boxes in preparation for downsizing their home.
Independent Living

5 Unexpected Benefits of Downsizing Your Home

The next chapter of your life is a blank page on which you can write the story...

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An older adult stretching with her short-term rehab caregiver.
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Is Short-Term Rehabilitation Necessary? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Surgeries, hospitalizations, and other procedures can take a toll on the body....

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Mother and daughter looking at picture while packing boxes to move to assisted living.
Levels of Living

Moving to Assisted Living Checklist: 9 Steps to Help You Prepare

Whether you have been living in independent living or a home outside of a...

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