Blog Posts

• Staycation Ideas for Seniors

  

  

  Some people think nothing of flying off to far-flung corners of the globe for their vacations, but others prefer to stay closer to home, especially in their senior years. Sometimes, the desire for a “staycation” is...

• Top Activities for Older Adults in Chicago

  

  

  “This is my kind of town, Chicago is,” crooned Frank Sinatra. Even with the Yoda-like grammar, one can appreciate the sentiment. Though the Windy City – so named for its 19th-century politicians’ proclivity toward spewing...

• The Best Day Trips for Older Adults Around Charlotte

  

  

  It’s hard to pinpoint exactly which senior activities in Charlotte, NC are the biggest draw. It really depends on who you ask. Foodies love the vibrant and sophisticated culinary choices. Music buffs can’t get enough of the...

• Top Activities for Older Adults in Houston

  

  

  The world’s largest medical center. No state income tax. Houston certainly knows the way to a retiree’s heart. But outstanding healthcare and financial incentives are only the tip of the Texas Longhorn horns. Houston’s unique...

• 6 Top Reasons to Retire to North Carolina

  

  

  So, have you been wracking your brain to figure out what the Venus Fly Trap, Krispy Kreme and great tax breaks have in common? Well,...mystery solved. They are all indigenous to North Carolina and just three on an impressive...

• Where to Find the Best At-Home Workouts for Older Active Adults

  

  

  When we couldn’t go to the gym, we found creative ways to exercise. Sidewalks were filled with walkers and bikers, and the virtual exercise market, well, it virtually exploded, offering an eclectic assortment of home...

• 29 Essential Documents to Have in Order for Aging Parents

  

  

  Seems like only yesterday your parents were up to their elbows in your Pampers. Now it’s your turn at the changing table. Aging parents and small children. Welcome to the sandwich generation.  As you begin to...

• Décor Tips to Warm Your Home This Winter

  

  

  As we get ready to hunker down this particular winter, creating a living space that is warm-both literally and figuratively-is more important than ever. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy, creative apartment decorating...

• The Ultimate Reading List for Older Adults

  

  

  Buckle up. You’re about to enter a world of unlimited possibilities, where time and place have no boundaries. Explore outer space, relive a piece of history, leap forward into a utopian—or dystopian—future, or become...

• Easy Sleep Solutions for Seniors

  

  

    To say that a few things have changed for us physically and mentally since our twenties would be like calling Bill Gates a moderate success. Gross understatement. But here’s a fact that may surprise you. Though we may...