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
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
The Growing Appeal of Loudoun County
Fifty years ago, a drive through Loudoun County, Virginia, would have greeted you with views of sprawling fields and open country. Today, you’ll find an area that remains rich in history, filled with a variety of shops, amenities, neighborhoods, and even direct connectivity to Washington, D.C., via greenways and the metro system. It may no
Summerwalk, In The Heart Of Vienna
It’s hard to find a long-time resident in the Town of Vienna, Virginia that isn’t familiar with the Sekas family, and their home-building efforts, now entering its fourth decade. A Sekas-built home can be found on hundreds of local streetscapes and enclaves and the builder has developed several small neighborhoods throughout Vienna, including their newest
Two Communities, Endless Advantages
In our youth, we often envision the experience of reaching our later years looking a certain way; however, as we reach those years, we find that—as is often the case in life—there is no one “right” way to do things. This point is exemplified throughout Erickson Senior Living communities. With nearly 40 years in business
Rethinking Retirement
Entering any new stage of life often comes with mixed feelings, and that may be more true than ever when approaching one’s later years. What will the days look like without a full-time career? How’s your health? And who will take care of you if it changes and you can’t be independent? Planning for the
Peace, Amenities, and Beauty Abound in Potomac Shores
Just 30 miles south of the bustle of Washington, D.C., lies a vibrant, yet peaceful, community where people in every stage of life enjoy a variety of world-class amenities, breathtaking scenery, and everyday conveniences—just steps from the Potomac River. Located in Prince William County, Virginia, the Potomac Shores community is home to nearly 2,000 residents,
City Ridge: D.C.’s Newest Neighborhood
Nestled into D.C.’s Northwest corridor lies City Ridge, a highly anticipated 10 acre mixed-use community of exceptional apartment homes with stunning views, exciting retail and restaurants and innovative office tenants. Along the bustling Wisconsin Avenue, City Ridge comprises 690 apartment homes in total, each with access to a variety of on-site features, including the Great