Ames, IA Community Seniors

Retired doesn’t mean done. ⌛ You might have stepped away from the 9-to-5, but retirement doesn’t always mean slowing down.

Maybe you're working part-time. Mentoring. Creating.

Maybe you’re just enjoying the freedom to choose.

What does retirement really look like for you?

Care doesn’t end when life does. It continues in the choices you leave behind.

Preplanning offers your loved ones clarity, direction, and space to grieve without added weight.

A few decisions today can become a deep source of comfort tomorrow.

Read the blog: https://app.pyllrs.com/local/IA/Ames/seniors/retirementAndFinance/gift-of-preplanning

🧾 Write it down. even the little things.

Who gets the cookie tin? The handwritten recipe card? Your favorite version of “Amazing Grace”?

These aren’t just things. They’re pieces of you.

What’s one small detail you’ve written down—or want to?

Guardianship is one way to support an adult who can no longer make important decisions on their own. A court may appoint someone to help with areas like medical care, personal safety, or finances. Power of attorney works differently because the person must understand the decision and agree to it. Guardianship is typically only considered when that understanding is no longer there.

Learn more about guardianship here: https://app.pyllrs.com/local/IA/Ames/seniors/houseAndHome/a-guide-to-understanding-guardianship-services

When a loved one is dying, you don’t have to know what to say. You don’t need to be brave or wise.

Just show up. Hold their hand. Sit close. That’s what they’ll remember.

Someone remembers scratch albums with beautiful covers. Someone just laughed, learning about an answering machine that collected messages for the entire family.

When they start talking, time bends a little—and suddenly you’re both in the story.

This is the kind of thing we talk about on the blog. Come join us: https://app.pyllrs.com/local/IA/Ames/seniors/healthAndWellness/cultivating-intergenerational-friendship

🐾 The pet who stole the show. There’s always one.

The dog who knew when something was wrong.

The cat who acted like she owned the house.

Who’s the animal that left their mark on your heart?

Funerals give our emotions a place to land. They mark what’s been lost and help us name what still remains.

Discover the human purpose behind the gathering: https://app.pyllrs.com/local/IA/Ames/seniors/end-of-LifeGuidance/purpose-of-a-funeral

If you couldn’t speak for yourself, how would you want to be treated? It’s a tender question. But answering it now means no one else has to guess.

Health directives help you spell out what you want, in your own words.

Have you talked with someone about your wishes?

Remember riding your bike to the library? Good news: it's still there, still free, and still bursting with surprises!

Our latest post reveals how your library card is truly magic, offering everything from movies to classes. Dust off that card and rediscover the joy: https://app.pyllrs.com/local/IA/Ames/seniors/day-to-DayLiving/library-card-benefits