How to find the perfect balance in retirement between activities, friendships, amenities, security, independence and healthcare concerns.

Senior Retirement Housing Posts

You’ve made the decision to move to a smaller place or even into a retirement community.  Congratulations!  You’re preparing for a brand new activities and unique experiences!   And now comes the hard part --- DOWNSIZING!  How do we do it?   Yes, it is a big chore and it is usually best done in stages.  It takes preparation and soul searching to get it done and so...

As Silver Fox readers look toward fall, many of us are trying to balance the budget.  Finding that the credit card bills, property tax, gas prices and even food prices, leave no money for life’s little pleasures?  What do you do now?  Take a deep breath and consider a plan that could give you breathing room in just under six weeks!   One helpful solution could be a reverse mo...

Where will you live in retirement? The importance of retirement is now centering more around staying healthy and active, more than just finding a place to live and play golf.  Many studies are showing that retirees are now wanting to stay closer to family than in past years, but finding it difficult to afford retirement housing in their area.  A combination of all these studies has led d...

Based on a report from the US News, here are a few of what is thought to be the best places to retire.  First on the list is Charlotte, North Carolina, because of its many fine nature and amusement parks.  It also is located not far from the beautiful South Carolina coastline.  As you can see, there is plenty of things to do around Charlotte.If you are looking to save a little cash ...

There have been studies on companionship when retiring.  If you are a housewife, you may have trouble with your spouse retiring.  The routine is different from what you are used to, because you are not accustomed to your better half being around all the time.  If you both work, studies have shown that it is better if both partners retire together.  Either way, companions that h...

Nursing Home; two taboo words that often evoke feelings of fear and loneliness.  A place where the elderly are placed and for the most part forgotten, except for occasional visits from family, youth groups, and/or individuals seeking community service hours. Thanks to recent increase and popularity of retirement communities, the dark, fearsome days of nursing homes are coming to a close. &nbs...

Retirement is the time when one decides to stop working.  There are different types of retirement, but eventually everyone dreams of that day when they can completely retire.  Fulfilling this lifetime dream and not having to answer the demands placed on you is everyone’s goal.  One is able to explore life to the fullest.  When retirement does occur, many are faced with the ques...