It’s a word you’ll hear from your grandkids: a “hack” is a way to make something easier. There’s even a website called lifehacker.com that gives you tips on ways to make any number of things easier, from getting to sleep to how to navigate an...
Many of the residents in Mt. Vernon Towers live based on monthly budgets. And it can be challenging to find health food at reasonable costs. But there are ways you can save money AND eat healthy, building a diet that features fresh fruits and vegetables,...
Difficult decisions become even harder under stressful situations. This is particularly true about life-changing choices, or ones that have to be made at the end of a life. For the families of Mount Vernon Tower residents, we strongly recommend that you and your loved ones...
Tragically, there are people out there who prey on older people with any number of financial scams. At Mount Vernon Towers, we take precautions to protect our residents from criminals. Access to our buildings is controlled, and we screen people who come to provide services. But...
Want some suggestions on websites that are especially great for older people? Mount Vernon Towers has some ideas. You’ll find these online locations informative, helpful, and fun. A health information source you should check out is the National Institute of Health’s Senior Health website, www.nihseniorhealth.gov. This was...