Live with Purpose
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Congratulations, you’ve reached retirement! Now you’re probably looking forward to all the opportunities to expand your lifestyle and live with purpose, but where do you begin?
It can be hard to visualize exactly what you want out of your retirement years, which is why it’s crucial to find new ways to reinvent yourself and make the most out of this opportunity.
Read More about 5 Ways to Reinvent Yourself After RetirementAs couples age, the topic of transitioning to a senior living community may arise, and it can be a sensitive and complex subject to address. It often involves significant life changes and emotions, shifting from a familiar home to a new environment. However, approaching this conversation with empathy, understanding, and open communication can foster a sense of collaboration and ensure both partners are heard.
Read More about How to Talk to Your Spouse About Moving to Senior LivingIn today’s fast-paced world, where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness trends, and we deal with daily stressors, low-impact exercises have emerged as a popular alternative. Activities such as yoga, tai chi, and pilates offer a gentler approach to fitness while providing numerous health benefits that go well beyond the physical.
Read More about Low-Impact Exercises: The Benefits of Yoga, Tai Chi, and PilatesRetirement is a time for relaxation, enjoyment, and fulfillment, and one of the key decisions you will make in this chapter is where you want to spend it. Buying a retirement home is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. You want to ensure that the home you choose is not only affordable but also comfortable, safe, and meets your needs – now and in the future.
Read More about Things to Consider When Buying a Retirement HomeAs we get older, evaluating our living arrangements and what we will need and want throughout our retirement years is common. One option that has become increasingly popular in recent years is 55 and older communities.
Read More about Why Retirees Love Living in 55 and Older CommunitiesWhen it comes to renting or buying a home at any stage of your life, each option has pros and cons to consider. However, if you are moving during your retirement years, these factors may influence your decision differently, and additional factors could impact your final choice.
Read More about Renting vs. Owning: Which is Better for Your Retirement Lifestyle?The American Bar Association describes estate planning as “the transfer of property at death as well as a variety of other personal matters and may or may not involve tax planning. The core document most often associated with this process is your will.”
Read More about Estate Planning: Tips & Factors to ConsiderChoosing a retirement living community takes a lot of thought, planning, and patience. Beyond a community that offers the right level of care, amenities and activities that align with your interests, and accommodations that cater to your lifestyle, you want to find a community that makes you feel at home.
Read More about Why Choose a Close-Knit Retirement Living CommunityThis time of year is known as the season of giving, but this can mean so much more than finding and giving the perfect gifts to family members and friends. This could mean giving our time, volunteering, and getting involved in our communities to help those in need or support a good cause.
Read More about Tis the Season of Giving: Benefits of Volunteering for SeniorsAs children, we were often asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Of course, this question referred to what job we hoped to have, but the questioning about our life goals usually stopped there.
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