Having friends makes life worth living. Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. A good friend gives us strength, support, advice, and help us keep smiling in times of trouble. Friends accept you for who you are and believe in you no matter what. You may have conflicting e
Having friends makes life worth living. Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. A good friend gives us strength, support, advice, and help us keep smiling in times of trouble. Friends accept you for who you are and believe in you no matter what. You may have conflicting emotions about relocating [...]
Born in one place, educated somewhere else, worked in many different places, including foreign postings and now it is time to settle down for your retirement. This is not an uncommon situation today. The past few decades have changed the world so much that we have so many options when we have to take a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The American Dream is no longer home with a white picket fence, a yard, 2.5 kids and a golden retriever. Things have changed dramatically in the last decade or so. Now, more and more Americans are considering a home where there is no lawn to be mowed, fence to be painted and no walking the [...]
Life, as it approaches the 55+ mark, leads to giving up on various activities, including working full time. While retirement is part and parcel to life, it is meant to give you more time for doing things you want to do but never had the free time for. While you may be letting go of [...]
Baby boomers at present do not want to “settle” for ANY retirement home. 55+-year-olds of today know what they are looking for in a retirement home and will not rest until they have it. Today’s empty nesters represent the Baby boomer generation and they have exacting standards and their own idealistic views of life. They [...]
Selecting the right home to retire to, can be an extremely challenging experience. You would have selected the preferred area, but now, will be at a loss about the community. There are many communities that offer you different home styles and other choices that selecting the right home can be pretty mind-boggling. If struggling with [...]
