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If you are sick of mowing the lawn or worrying about the exterior of your home you should consider retiring to a condominium community. If you decide to go for a condo community, there are a few questions you need to ask when doing so. Here are four of them.

Questions to Ask when Buying a Condo

December 8, 2021 Active Adult Living

If you are sick of mowing the lawn or worrying about the exterior of your home you should consider retiring to a condominium community. If you decide to go for a condo community, there are a few questions you need to ask when doing so. Here are four of them.

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Medical Tests for Men in their 50s

November 17, 2021 Active Adult Living

You have come to a stage in your life where you know your priorities. Family and work-life used to be on top of your list. Now, after reaching 50, your health should also be in the first three. If you wish to enjoy the rest of your life and savor every moment of it with [...]

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Things to Look Forward to in Retirement

October 20, 2021 Active Adult Living

For most people, it is not easy to ease into retirement. Most seniors may be ready to give up the working world and would have saved a comfortable nest egg. However, many seniors worry about what they would do once they are retired. Here are a few things you can look forward to in retirement. [...]

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Easy and Tasty Labor Day Weekend Barbeque Ideas

September 3, 2021 Active Adult Living

It is time to put away the bikinis and board shorts and sunscreen and pull out coats, scarves, and hats. The Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and if you have decided on a barbeque to celebrate the end of the summer, here are a few ideas for a tasty Labor Day weekend barbeque. [...]

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How to Make New Friends in an Active Adult Community

August 27, 2021 Active Adult Living

Meeting new people and forming new friendships can be a great experience for some 55+ seniors. Others feel nervous about this aspect most of the time. Moving to a retirement community is an excellent way to make new friends, especially as they share the same interests as you.

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Health Benefits of Playing Tennis

August 16, 2021 Active Adult Living

Tennis is a low-impact sport and does not depend on the strength of the player and can be played at any skill level. Many baby boomers play tennis either for fun, competitively, or simply to keep moving or to get some exercise. Whichever way you play tennis, it has great benefits for the body, as [...]

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10 Great Places to Retire for Active Adult Sports Fans

August 6, 2021 Active Adult Living

Retirement gives you many options. It leaves you with time to do just about anything you want. So, if you are a serious sports fan and want to live in a city where you can live and breathe basketball or football, or tennis, here are 10 great retirement options. Raleigh – Durham, N.C. – This [...]

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Biking is a Beneficial Pastime for Active Adults

April 26, 2021 Active Adult Living

An active life is important to ensure health and longevity. For this, the love of the activity, many active adults have taken up biking. Are you a biking enthusiast? Even if you are not, biking is a great way to stay fit and enhance your social life. Health Benefits of Biking Biking has a number [...]

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5 Myths About Aging and Health

April 7, 2021 Active Adult Living

The aging process is inevitable. Many people dread this, and this is due to many myths and stereotypes that have been around for generations. These myths also negatively affect how we look at the older generation. Here are five common myths about aging and health you really ought to forget about.

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What Thanksgiving is All About

November 25, 2020 Active Adult Living

Thanksgiving is a holiday to be enjoyed with good food amongst family and friends. It is a time to prepare the turkey and enjoy the company of your family and loved ones. The question is though, what do we really know about the history of Thanksgiving? History of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday, [...]

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Do Retirees Need Health Insurance?

November 11, 2020 Active Adult Living

Health insurance is usually offered in your workplace. However, it has become a huge challenge for many employers. Over the last two decades, many large companies have stopped offering health insurance after retirement. If you are 65, you can rely on Medicare to take care of your health costs. But, what happens if you are [...]

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Pros and Cons of 55+ Communities that Offer Condominium Living

October 16, 2020 Active Adult Living

Many retirees prefer apartment-style living to that of single-family living. This is the reason they look for 55+ communities that offer condominium living. What are condominiums? Condominiums or condos are individually owned apartments in a building. They provide seniors low-maintenance, single-level living in prime locations. However, condo-living comes with its very own advantages and disadvantages. [...]

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