What is ageism? Ageism is discrimination and/or prejudice against people based on their age. What can ageism look like? Having a hiring preference for younger workers Assuming older adults are bad at technology Making jokes at the expense of older adults Viewing older adults as a homogeneous population Doctors placating Read more
The Passions Project is a portrait series created by photographer Heidi Wagner that captures the essence of older adults doing what they love to do. Through her lens, Heidi makes visible what is often unseen — a new view of aging that includes vitality, independence and meaning. Pinkard Construction sponsored Read more
What are the “levels of care” in senior living? By: Kate West, Director of Community Development The demographics of the baby boomer generation, individuals born between 1946-1964, is reshaping America’s landscape. By 2030, twenty percent of the U.S. population will be 65 and older (Silva 2016). Already, the field of Read more
Why would you consider moving to a senior living community – especially during a global pandemic? 1.) Built-in support network: Although residents at Eaton are not participating in face-to-face social events, residents are still staying connected to their neighbors. Whether it is a friendly phone call or a wave across Read more
Eaton Senior Communities is conveniently located near Belmar shopping district, Belmar Park and more. There are a ton of restaurants, stores and entertainment options in these wonderful areas that are all located within 1.5 miles of Eaton. Here are some of our favorites: Belmar Park – Belmar Park offers nearly Read more
Eaton’s CEO, David Smart, recently wrote an article for the Colorado Real Estate Journal. You can read the article below: The “forgotten middle” refers to middle-income seniors who make too much money to qualify for subsidized housing and too little to afford a high-end retirement community. There is an astounding Read more
Eaton Senior Communities is proud to offer affordable, service-rich apartments for individuals over the age of 62. For the past 40 years, Eaton has been at the fore-front of innovative models within senior living. From piloting companion robots to serving the middle market, Eaton strives to be an amazing housing Read more
It’s hard to imagine a holiday tradition associated with Eaton Senior Communities goes back 49 years – to 1970 – a full 10 years before the building on Eaton St. even existed. But “Candles and Carols”, a wonderful program of the music and spoken words of the season, began that Read more
Eaton Senior Communities Foundation’s Annual Report is Now Available. This year, Eaton opened The Summit, which offers independent apartments to the low- to middle-income market. These new residents have access to Eaton’s large array of supportive programs and services that enable many to age in place. Eaton is excited to Read more
Eaton is lucky to have an amazing Service Coordinator on staff. Prithika has been with Eaton for almost a year and has done a fabulous job in her role. Here is a description of what she does in her own words: As the Resident Services Coordinator, I work to connect Read more