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
A Personalized Approach to Senior Living
When we think about our later years, we likely have a few expectations. Chances are we’ll expect a less regimented schedule and more time to enjoy leisurely pursuits and hobbies. We anticipate a changing body and a few more visits to the doctor. And we hope that, while our bodies may age, our minds will
Senior Living Solutions: Your Retirement Journey Starts Here
Although there is an allure to spending retired life in a sunny southern state, that may not be an exciting prospect for you. Instead, staying in your current home or moving to a nearby senior living community may be just the ticket you need to a fulfilling retirement. If you’re thinking of renovating your current
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
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