Welcome to A Call to Order Professional Organizer, where we specialize in providing compassionate and personalized senior organizing services designed to help you master change with grace and confidence. In this heartfelt guide, we'll explore the transformative power of senior organizing and offer practical tips tailored to your unique needs. From decluttering and downsizing to creating harmonious living spaces, our team is here to support you every step of the way on your journey of change.Embracing Change with CourageChange can be daunting, especially as we grow older and face new challenges and transitions. Whether you're downsizing to a smaller home, moving into assisted living, or simply seeking to streamline your surroundings, embracing change requires courage and resilience. At A Call to Order Professional Organizer, we understand the emotional complexities of change and are committed to helping you navigate this journey with compassion and care.Tips for Mastering Change with Senior OrganizingStart with Reflection: Before embarking on your journey of change, take some time to reflect on your goals, values, and priorities. What do you hope to achieve through this process? What aspects of your current living situation are serving you well, and what areas could benefit from improvement? By gaining clarity on your intentions, you can approach the organizing process with purpose and intentionality.Create a Vision: Once you've reflected on your goals, create a vision for your ideal living environment. What does your ideal space look and feel like? What elements are essential for creating a sense of comfort, harmony, and joy? Use this vision as a guiding light throughout the organizing process, helping you stay focused and motivated as you work towards your goals.Take Small Steps: Change can feel overwhelming when viewed as a monumental task, but breaking it down into smaller, more manageable steps can make it feel more attainable. Start by tackling one area of your home at a time, whether it's a single room, closet, or drawer. Celebrate each small victory along the way, knowing that every step forward brings you closer to your ultimate goal.Declutter with Compassion: Letting go of belongings can be an emotionally charged process, especially when they hold sentimental value. Approach decluttering with compassion and kindness towards yourself. Ask yourself whether each item serves a purpose or brings you joy, and if not, consider letting it go. Remember that decluttering isn't about getting rid of everything, but rather creating space for the things that truly matter to you.Seek Support and Guidance: You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out to friends, family members, or professionals who can offer support and guidance along the way. A Call to Order Professional Organizer is here to provide personalized assistance tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Whether you need help decluttering, organizing, or navigating a move, our compassionate team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.Embrace the Process: Change is a natural part of life, and embracing the process can lead to growth, transformation, and new opportunities. Embrace the journey of change with an open heart and a positive mindset, knowing that each step forward brings you closer to a life that reflects your values and priorities. Trust in your ability to adapt and thrive in the face of change, knowing that you have the support and resources you need to succeed.At A Call to Order Professional Organizer, we understand that mastering change requires courage, resilience, and support. Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing personalized senior organizing services tailored to your unique needs and preferences. Let us be your partner on your journey of change, guiding you with empathy and expertise as you create a living environment that reflects your values and priorities. With our support, you can embrace change with grace and confidence, knowing that you have the tools and resources you need to thrive in your new chapter of life.

Many seniors think exercise is just a distant memory due to obstacles like pain, decreased endurance and balance. There is also the fear of injury. The fact of the matter is that water exercises get aging adults moving and active. Its a safe, comfortable, and rewarding way to live an active lifestyle once more. Here are eight ways that swimming benefits seniors and conquers their exercise concerns. So, grab your swimsuit, and lets dive into the numerous and undeniable benefits of swimming and to being an active senior!The 8 Benefits of Swimming for Active SeniorsNo Weight on Your JointsAnything you do in the water is the ultimate low-impact exercise. This means youre not exerting a jarring force on your joints. The reason is that water supports about 90% of your body weight when youre in the pool. This means you float through your exercise session with no pressure on your joints. In this relatively weightless environment, active seniors overcome painful movement caused by arthritis and other health conditions.A Healthier BrainBefore you even move a muscle, immersing yourself in water increases blood flow to your brain. The benefits of this good blood flow include improved concentration, memory, mood, and cognitive function. Studies show that for active seniors, swimming may even help repair damage from stress. It can actually forge new neural connections in the brain.A Workout for Your HeartBy swimming regularly, active seniors reap cardiovascular benefits to their long-term health. If your heart is strong, it pumps blood more efficiently for improved circulation throughout your bodyincluding the brain. The bottom line is that regular aerobic exercise, like swimming, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.A Lift for Your MoodAlmost all the senses are involved when you swim: sight, sound, touch, and smell, and if youre not careful, sometimes taste! The rhythmic strokes and breath create a focus that soothes. The feel of water moving over your body is a sensation much like a massage. Unless its a bustling pool, the calm and quiet surroundings alleviate stress, encourage relaxation, and even spark creativity. In actuality, swimming is a form of mindfulness.Better Flexibility and Range of MotionEven the most active senior loses some range of motion as they age. But thats not a problem in the water! The buoyancy of the water allows swimmers to move their arms and legs more easily through the full range of motion. Regular swimming helps keep joints supple and improves flexibilityan essential aspect of health and well-being for older adults. For those with a limited range of motion on land, stretching in the water can even improve flexibility.Improved Muscle Strength and ToneGoing for a dip in the pool is a full-body exercise that tones every major muscle group. The natural resistance of the water helps strengthen muscles faster than any land-based exercise. If youre doing laps, different strokes focus on different muscle groups. For that reason, using a combination of strokes will get you the all-over tone you want.Reduced Risk of FallWeve already established that swimming works for all the major muscle groups. With stronger muscles overall, especially the upper body, core muscles, and leg muscles, posture and stability are improved. All of this reduces the risk of falls.Stronger, Happier BackWith gravity out of the way, active seniors dont have to worry about posture or body weight on their spines when exercising. And you dont have to be a lap swimmer to reap real benefits. Water is ideal for gentle exercise as well. It can be as simple as walking in waist-deep water. The water takes the pressure off your joints and back all while youre moving.Swimming at Jacaranda TraceWe are so certain of the health benefits of swimming. Thats why were one of the few senior living communities offering our members a pool and aquatic exercise program. Its a jewel in our community. Our active senior residents benefit from year-round lap swimming, aqua classes, and recreational swimming. Our pool area is as relaxing and social as it is healthful. We even incorporate water exercises for our members receiving physical rehabilitation because of waters gentle resistance and help with balance.

When looking at senior living communities for yourself or a loved one, there are many great options and many things to consider. Whether youre looking for active independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care, a key consideration is whether the community operates as a for-profit or not-for-profit senior living organization. It can make a significant difference in the quality of the residences, services, amenities, and culture. For many seniors looking into different community options, the advantages of a not-for-profit senior living community tips the scales.While both types may look similar on the surface, there are some fundamental differences between for-profit and not-for-profit senior living communities.What is a For-Profit Senior Living Community?A for-profit senior living community, like any private business, is obligated to its shareholders to earn a profit. A good number of for-profit communities belong to large national chainssome owning hundreds of properties with thousands of residences. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80 percent of senior communities are for-profit. They are either privately owned or part of a much larger chain. While they might offer quality services and amenities, their core function is to earn a profit from rent and fees.What is a Not-For-Profit Senior Living Community?By definition, a not-for-profit senior living community must reinvest any profit back into its central mission. They are also allowed to raise money from individual and corporate donors, whose gifts are tax deductible, and to apply for certain government and private grants.What are the advantages of Not-For-Profit Retirement Communities?Many of the differences between not-for-profit retirement communities and for-profit senior communities are subtle. As a resident/member of a not-for-profit community, you may simply feel better knowing that the leadership is motivated by a mission, rather than by financially satisfying owners and investors. Youll also know that your wellbeing will always come before profit.Here are a few more ways that not-for-profit senior living communities, like Jacaranda Trace, in Venice, FL, benefit members. Greater Sources of FundingThe IRS grants tax-exempt status to not-for-profit organizations because they further a cause or benefit the publicallowing them to accept donations from a wide range of sources. This funding makes it possible for a not-for-profit senior living community to keep its fees lower than it could otherwise, and even extend financial support to residents/members with hardship situations. This means that long-time members who suffer an unforeseen financial change dont have to worry about having to leave their community.The Governance of a Board of TrusteesA not-for-profit is run by a board of trustees or board of directors. Those individuals have pledged to uphold sound, ethical, and legal governanceputting the organizations mission and members wellbeing first. The board members interact with community leadership and residents/members and listen to their input. The board also works to form fruitful relationships with the local governments, businesses and other organizations. These relationships help to solidly connect their community with the community at large. Reinvestment into the Community  Emphasis on CommunityA not-for-profit senior living community can flourish into a genuine community with the boards leadership and focus on a mission. Members, staff and board members come together through their shared values. Additionally, not-for-profit organizations rarely change ownership. This is not always the case among for-profits. For-profits are often forced into exit strategies or recapitalizations to satisfy shareholders interests.Why Choose the Jacaranda Trace Not-For-Profit Senior Living Community?We are a not-for-profit community because we want to fully serve our members and our community. At Jacaranda Trace, our aim is to be the senior living community of choice for seniors who want to spend their lives in an intellectually, physically, and spiritually rich environment. To learn more about life at Jacaranda Trace, or to schedule a personal visit, call 941-841-0946 or Click Here.