Determining which senior living community will be your future home is an exciting process, but a weighty decision. After all, it’s an investment in your future health and happiness. As you evaluate communities, use these key considerations to narrow down your options. First: location, location, location. You deserve to live in an environment that brings
2023 New Construction Floor Plan Trends We’re Loving
Over the last few years, we’ve seen indoor spaces trend toward brighter, lighter colors with natural wood elements incorporated throughout and a resurgence of blues, greens, and beige tones. But styling finishes aren’t the only things that have evolved. As we’ve started the new year, we’ve explored new builder floorplans and found several emerging architectural
New or Existing Construction: What’s Your Best Bet?
Buying a home is always an exciting time, but it’s also filled with hundreds of decisions points. What do you want in your new home? What do you need? And are those needs really a need—or a want? What’s the parking situation? What can you afford? And perhaps one of the biggest questions: Should you
Senior Living Solutions: Your Retirement, Your Way
Your working days may have felt long, but the months and years fly by. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already living it, it’s important to consider what adjustments you may need to make to achieve the lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Moving into a retirement community is a great option for maintenance-free living, with access to a
Senior Living Solutions: Achieve Your Dream Retirement Lifestyle
The stress-free days you’ve been craving are just around the corner. After a lifetime ofwork, you’ll get to embrace the retirement you’ve dreamed of. No more putting off activities for nights, weekends or precious vacation days. Your time will be open for you to enjoy favorite hobbies, learn new skills, visit with family or socialize
How to Build Community in Retirement Through Giving Back
While retirement looks different for everyone, few activities hold greater benefit to both the participant and community than philanthropic work. Numerous studies have tied volunteer work to lessened isolation, stable or improving health, having a strong sense of purpose, and even lower rates of mortality and heart disease. Two local residents of Asbury Methodist Village
Why Engaged Living is Key to Senior Wellness
Countless studies have proven humans need connection. Among older adults, studies have tied loneliness and social isolation to an increased risk of dementia by 50 percent, stroke by 32 percent, heart disease by 29 percent, among other health effects. While connection is critical, finding it can be challenging—particularly among seniors where the timing of newly
5 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar When Buying a Home in the DMV
Buying a home anywhere in the recent market can be challenging, but searching in the DMV, one of the nation’s most notoriously expensive real estate markets, comes with extra cost considerations for many. Get a great home by stretching your dollar further with these tips. 1. Expand your radius This is a bit of common
Senior Living Solutions: Find the Right Community for Your Next Move
Today’s retirement communities are more advanced and comprehensive than their predecessors in every way, from their exceptional on-site healthcare and services, to their expanded amenities and programs that take into account the modern needs and desires of their diverse community. Residence options vary in size and style — from cozy country cottages to luxury
In Baltimore County, New Construction Villas Exclusively for Buyers 55 and Older
Amid steadily increasing housing demand in Baltimore County, a new development means new options for homebuyers aged 55 and older. An age-restricted community built by national homebuilder Beazer Homes, Gatherings® at Perry Hall is being developed in two phases, both featuring attached villas located just a half mile apart on Route 1/ Belair Road in