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Health + Wellness

The Power of Your Story: How Sharing Memories Can Help With Positive Aging

What happens when your life story is shared out loud? Emerging research shows that engaging with your personal narrative can reshape how you see...

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Sandwich Generation

Long-Distance Caregiving: How To Support Aging Parents From Afar

Caring doesn’t depend on proximity — love and support can cross any distance. Many families are spread out across cities, states or even countries....

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Why Senior Living?

Aging With Friends: How Community Living Is Redefining Retirement

When you picture your ideal retirement, what do you see? A quiet house and endless free time, or a lively circle of friends just outside your door?

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Health + Wellness

How To Practice Mindful Movement To Stay Present and Active

Staying active as you grow older is one of the most rewarding ways to support both your body and mind. Movement brings energy and confidence, while...

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Why Senior Living?

The Role of Lifelong Learning for Seniors in a Life Plan Community

Moving to a Life Plan Community (sometimes known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) is the start of new possibilities — and the...

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Why Senior Living?

The Top 7 Things You Don’t Have To Worry About in a Life Plan Community

The decision to move to a Life Plan Community (sometimes known as a continuing care community or CCRC) isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind;...

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Moving + Downsizing

Moving to a Senior Living Community: What You Need to Know

For many older adults, moving to a senior community isn’t about winding down; it’s about stepping into a more independent, engaging life. In a Life...

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Moving + Downsizing

The Emotional Side of Downsizing: How To Navigate the Process

You’ve made countless memories in your home over the years that are attached to certain items, from the special dishes you used for family holiday...

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Health + Wellness

4 Unexpected Holistic Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

Gardening is a timeless joy that offers more than just beautiful flowers and vegetables. It helps cultivate well-being by providing an accessible way...

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Retirement Planning

Your Legacy, Your Purpose: How To Define a Meaningful Retirement

Retirement is a time of change, but that doesn’t have to mean slowing down or sitting still. This pivotal experience can be a powerful opportunity to...

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Retirement Planning

Writing a Will? Avoid These Common Mistakes

Writing a will isn’t always at the top of people’s to-do list. The process can feel uncomfortable and even overwhelming, but creating a will is one...

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Retirement Planning

Beat the Senior Living Waitlist: Plan Now, Not Later

As you look ahead, you’ve probably had specific thoughts about where you’ll live as you get older. If a Life Plan Community (also sometimes known as...