If you’re searching for the best 55+ communities in North Carolina or dreaming about retiring somewhere warm with friendly neighbors and a full social calendar, the Carolinas deserve a long look. Between the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont, and hundreds of miles of Atlantic coastline, North
If you’re searching for the best 55+ communities in North Carolina or dreaming about retiring somewhere warm with friendly neighbors and a full social calendar, the Carolinas deserve a long look. Between the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont, and hundreds of miles of Atlantic coastline, North and South Carolina offer a remarkable variety of active adult [...]
You’ve probably heard the question a dozen times at family dinners or from a financial advisor who seems a little skeptical: “But is it actually a good investment?” If you’re considering a move to a 55+ community, that question deserves a real answer, not a sales pitch. So let’s look at what the numbers and [...]
In the past, active adults had no choice about the homes they had to live in. Now, however, they have a wide variety of choices available thanks to all of the various senior retirement communities that have been developed across the United States. These superb senior homes come in a variety of types. They include [...]
If you though the therapeutic effect of crossword, and jigsaw puzzles was all in your head, you’re absolutely right. Carefully strategizing the answer to 35 across or lining up your edge pieces is like calisthenics for your brain, and something you should be doing more often. Working on a puzzle reduces stress in a way [...]
Americans are known for guzzling down at least 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day. This is apart from the cappuccinos, espressos, and coffee lattes. There are varied views about the health benefits of coffee. Some may proclaim that coffee is bad for your heart while others say it is good. If you are [...]
“The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go” – John Muir Are you ready to take a hike? There are few things more satisfying than lacing up a pair of sturdy hiking boots and escaping into the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning a leisurely walk in a nearby park or embarking on a challenging trek [...]
Sometimes blending in with the crowd is a good thing, and when it comes to 55+ living, today’s home designs have changed the way buyers view “retirement” communities. While 55+ communities do provide aging with grace home features, they’re designed in such a seamless, and modern way that they just become part of the home, [...]
What a 55+, or age-targeted community is not, is a retirement facility. In fact, most of the people who buy homes in these communities are far from retiring, yet find the lifestyle, and amenities the perfect fit for their active lives. Basically, you get to pick your flavor whether you’re a serious golf enthusiast, a [...]
Macular degeneration, the gradual loss of central vision, is one of the leading causes of blindness among 55+ seniors. Macular degeneration occurs in two forms. These are dry macular degeneration and wet macular degeneration. There is no cure for dry macular degeneration and it occurs gradually. Wet macular degeneration occurs quickly and treatment is necessary [...]
Spring is right around the corner, and newness is everywhere from the heavily budded trees to the first buttery yellow daffodils emerging from hibernation. As we’ve existed on hardy winter produce, most of us are anxiously anticipating the arrival of ruby red strawberries, tender lettuces, and sweet peas. Local farms will be gearing up for [...]
Whether you plan to sell in the near future or somewhere down the road, now is a great time to take inventory of the items in your home that could use a little sprucing up. Most of us have a list of fix-it projects, and maybe an overlooked cobweb here, and there, but to a [...]
Did you know that living near the ocean has a number of health benefits, especially for those entering the 55+ age phase in life? The sound of the waves itself is known to relax the mind and take away the stresses of life. This form of relaxation is better than the relaxation you will get [...]