Golf remains one of the most popular activities for active adults in their retirement years. The designers of 55+ communities are well aware of this long time trend, and as they develop new communities for the baby boomer generation of retirees, golf is playing a central role in many communities. As we research 55+ communities…
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The most popular 55+ community design trends taking hold across America are making living spaces more accessible, safe, and efficient, ensuring an active and high quality of life retirement for adults. We keep an eye out on the latest trends in 55+ living and other communities, and here are some of the ongoing trends that…
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Continuing care retirement communities, commonly referred to as CCRCs, are among the most popular choices for seniors looking to retire to a community setting. CCRCs provide not just independent living with convenient amenities and services, such as home maintenance, meals, engagement programming and more, but also offer additional levels of healthcare services for if or…
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As we get older, health conditions, mobility limitations or a lack of energy can keep us from being as socially active as we once were. A diminishing social life might happen gradually as close friends experience the same conditions and family members grow busy. We may not even notice how long it has been since…
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Retirement trends among baby boomers have shifted by almost 17% in the past two decades. As the baby boomer generation plans for retirement living, the 59% who planned to move for retirement in 2000 has decreased down to 42%. The recession in 2008-2009 has limited some plans to move to retirement communities. However, only 62%…
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A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a small governing body for a community that is responsible for maintaining the community and providing important services and amenities. While there are some stories online about HOA’s that abuse their authority or make unreasonable demands, there are many excellent reasons why 55+ communities offer the service of an HOA.…
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According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), one in every 20 seniors fall victim to some kind of financial exploitation. Over the last decade, financial scams against seniors have increased significantly, becoming what many consider the crime of the 21st century. Sadly, in today’s society, we need to be on alert to the…
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Choosing the right location for an active retirement and a higher quality of living can hinge on a number of key factors that change year-in, year-out. When we advise our clients about their retirement living options, we point them toward several trends to keep their eyes on as they make their plans: WHAT KIND OF…
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If given the choice, most of us would prefer to stay in our homes as long as possible. We typically associate living in our own home as seniors with more freedom, independence and resiliency. Many seniors believe these characteristics go away with a move to a senior living community. However, many seniors experience the social…
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Whether retirement planning energizes you or overwhelms you with options and details, we have good news for you. Many of our clients are surprised by how simple and stress-relieving retirement planning can be. Even if you are worried about your finances, having a simple plan in place can make a tremendous difference in your outlook…
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