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The Journey Past Retirement

Many seniors agree that retirement provides them with the opportunity to begin a new chapter in their lives. In many cases, that new chapter can include the selection of a new place to live, or the challenge of determining on how to fill their newly found free time. 

Read on for suggestions that can help answer both of these, as well as other issues that affect older adults as they age.

Seniors and Relocation Stress Syndrome

Whenever we find ourselves in an unfamiliar place, we are left with many questions: Where am I going? What will I need to know? Who will explain things to me? How will I cope with this?

4 Questions to Consider When Downsizing to a Senior Living Community

Even though the housing market is beginning to cool, it is still an ideal time to sell a home and, if you are so inclined, move into a senior living community. But there are questions to consider prior to making the move.

Planning for Retirement as a Family Caregiver

The average age of a family caregiver is 49, meaning they are approximately 15-20 years away from retirement. Providing they are able to retire when the time comes, that is, because the price for being a caregiver is not only physical and emotional, it is financial as well.

How to Care for Aging Bones

Human beings produce thick, dense bone until about age 30, and after that, the process reverses and aging bones begin to lose slightly more mass than they gain. There are ways for you to keep your bones as healthy as possible.

"Culture" is Vital When Choosing an Independent Living Community

When you are getting ready to choose a senior independent living community for you or a loved one, do you know the best way to differentiate between them, so that you can find the right one for you?