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Downsizing Tips for Seniors

Downsizing tips for seniors are designed to help make the process less daunting.   In our retirement years, moving to a smaller, more manageable home is a tempting option. As we age, downsizing makes sense. It offers financial and safety advantages.  Plus, it reduces investments of time and energy in home maintenance. Moving into a smaller home in… Read More

Climate Change Impacts for Seniors and How the West Tower at Horizon House Offers a Sustainable Future

Climate change is becoming a critical factor in retirement planning, especially for older adults who are more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like rising temperatures, heavy rainfall and drought. Seniors face additional risks from natural disasters, including heat waves and wildfires, due to age-related health conditions and mobility limitations. By… Read More

September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to raise awareness about ways for seniors to stay both physically and mentally strong.  As you age, it’s important to take a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By doing so, you could prevent some common age-related health problems.    Dietary needs change as we get older, but good, healthy eating guidelines remain… Read More

The Amenities of the West Tower

The upcoming West Tower is set to elevate the already vibrant and enriching senior living experience at Horizon House. Located in the heart of Seattle, Horizon House residents have easy access to the city’s arts, culture and dining, while providing a warm, welcoming environment.  West Tower residents will have access… Read More

Independent Living Amenities in Seattle

As we look forward to the opening of the West Tower at Horizon House, it’s clear that this expansion will elevate the already exceptional living experience at our senior living community. Situated in the heart of Seattle, Horizon House has long been celebrated for its… Read More

The Benefits of an Inclusive Lifestyle and Aging

Senior living communities that welcome older adults of diverse backgrounds, such as Horizon House and the future West Tower, give their residents the chance to meet others with different perspectives. Not only does this make it easier for older adults to make and maintain important friendships, and it gives… Read More

Explore Horizon House West Tower Floor Plans

Horizon House’s West Tower expansion will soon become Seattle’s newest senior living community, featuring a total of 202 independent living apartments. Floor plans among these spaces vary from modest single-bedroom apartments to over 2,000-square-foot penthouses. For those interested in joining the vibrant lifestyle at Horizon House, now is the time… Read More

Maintaining Mental Sharpness: Strategies for Cognitive Health in Aging Adults

As we age, mental sharpness and cognitive health becomes increasingly important. Memory lapses can occur at any age, but aging is not usually the cause of cognitive decline. The good news is you can maintain mental sharpness and cognitive health with a few good habits.    Physical Activity Reduces Senior Moments According to … Read More

The Benefits of Community for Older Adults

U.S. Adults living alone often lack social connection, and what Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls an “epidemic of loneliness.” It’s associated with increased risk of depression and other negative health conditions. That’s why senior living communities such as Horizon House, and its future West Tower, are antidotes… Read More