Many baby boomers are left wondering where to set up residence once their children move off to college. With 50 States plus the District of Columbia to choose from, the choice can get very difficult. How do you choose a place to plant your roots for an enjoyable and active life during your empty nes
Many baby boomers are left wondering where to set up residence once their children move off to college. With 50 States plus the District of Columbia to choose from, the choice can get very difficult. How do you choose a place to plant your roots for an enjoyable and active life during your empty nester [...]
Although a major portion of baby boomers look for picturesque country settings, with resort-style amenities to retire to, there are some who do not wish to retire in the countryside. These boomers wish for the hustle and bustle of city living and will not venture far from the city when it comes to retirement options. [...]
Steam and sauna rooms have begun taking on a new meaning in this day and age. Most gymnasiums and hotels are all equipped with them and this enables you to sit back and relax and sweat your stress and worries away. According to sources, heating the body above its normal temperature, as in steam rooms [...]
When we talk about 55+ active adult communities, do we really know what we are talking about? What are these communities? What do they offer 55+ adults, such as, us? What are their restrictions and what are the costs associated with living in one of these communities? These are some of the questions many of [...]
Bocce is an ancient game that has been around for many, many years. Although you may not have heard of it before retirement, it is one of the most popular pastimes of active adults and is as popular as horseshoe and shuffleboard. This is a game that is fun to play, encourages healthy social interaction [...]
Retirement should be a happy time. It should be a time of enjoying everything you ever wanted to do without the stress of work. It is a time to visit family and friends and have family and friends visit us. Yet, this does not happen to many seniors. Unfortunately, many seniors face a lonely life [...]
We have all heard of people who retire to 55+ communities, about all the fun they have playing tennis and lazing around the pool and how much they enjoy their independent lives of relaxation. But, what exactly are 55+ communities, and how do active adults select the right community?
Golf is a popular pastime for many active seniors. This is a sport commonly associated with retirement. How often would you have heard someone say “when I retire, I’m going to learn how to play golf”? How often have you considered it? Well, your time is here. Now, you have time to do what you [...]
Making the Decision of Attached or Detached Retirement Homes Active adults in the midst of downsizing and considering a move to a retirement home have the choice of attached or detached homes. This can be a bit of a challenging decision as there are various pros and cons to attached and detached homes. If you [...]
The days of having a mind as sharp as a tack are falling behind you. Those days you could remember all your friends’ phone numbers easily. Now you can barely remember your own phone number let alone the entire list of contacts. How often do you have to go through your phone book to look [...]
If you are looking for snowbird rentals this late in the season, you may have to work hard at it. Do not despair! If you are very, very lucky, you just may find the perfect snowbird rental this year. So, we suggest you get on it now without wasting any time and also consider next [...]
Far-Fetched Visits to the Four Corners of the World Retirees have all the time in the world to consider things they never thought possible. They have time to garden, time to sit by the pool and chat with friends, time to take up new hobbies and basically have time to consider doing things they have [...]
