This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with your whole heart because it could mean that you might live longer. Studies show there is a link between love and longevity, so break out the heart-shaped chocolate boxes and plan a romantic evening with your sweetie!
As you move into your golden years, keep in mind these factors that can contribute to your overall happiness and add years to your life:
Long and loving relationships can correlate to improved health. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people in a relationship make better health choices when encouraged and supported by their partner. Smokers were 40% more likely to quit if their partner quit smoking too. And couples were more than 40% more likely to increase their physical activity if their spouse did as well. So make a healthy goal and do it together!
People with strong relationships are happier, healthier, and tend to live longer. People who suffer from an illness and without assistance often find themselves in poorer health with a shortened lifespan. Friends, family, or a significant other can see changes in behavior and health, assist with getting a loved one medical attention if needed, and aid in recovery after an illness or surgery. This support system can make a significant impact on not only their physical health, but also their mental wellbeing and reduced stress levels. On Valentine’s Day this year, celebrate ALL the supportive people who you love and appreciate from family and friends to caregivers and medical professionals.
Isolation in the elderly is a real concern. As people become less mobile, are unable to drive, have hearing and vision loss, and perhaps lose a spouse, they may feel alone and vulnerable. This can lead to depression and a physical decline. This Valentine’s Day, make an effort to reach out to a relative or loved one who may be widowed or lives alone. Plan a visit, take them out to tea, or bring homemade treats on this day that celebrates love. This simple gesture can have a huge impact on a lonely loved one.
Researchers have found that one of the keys to happiness and wellbeing is to challenge yourself and learn something new. No matter what age you are! Explore this idea as a couple by learning a foreign language, planning a trip, learning to dance, joining a cooking class, or starting a personal blog. Researching, learning, and mastering a new skill together can greatly improve your happiness and strengthen your relationship.
Celebrate your spouse, friends, and family this Valentine’s Day and live a long and happy life!
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.