Articles On:Active Living

December 11, 2024

Adult Cliques: A Persistent Problem 

The word “cliques” summon visions of our early school days, but adult cliques can be ...

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Four seniors sitting on a sofa together giving a thumbs down. Article on adult cliques. Image by rawpixelimages
November 25, 2024

8 Gifts for Seniors Living in Community

Some people take great joy in coming up with presents for everyone on their gift ...

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Gifts for seniors - a couple holding up their holiday presents. Image by Fabio Camandona
July 23, 2024

Indiana Residential Senior Care Costs

When you or your loved one can no longer stay at home, several options are ...

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Indiana Residential Senior Care Costs
June 3, 2024

A New Chapter at a Retirement Community

What’s it like making the decision to move to a senior community – and then ...

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A group of happy seniors sitting together around a table, starting a New Chapter at a Retirement Community
October 17, 2023

A Day in the Life: Senior Apartment

This day in the life of a typical resident of a senior apartment can help ...

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a happy older couple looking out of the window of their senior apartment. By Piksel
September 27, 2023

A Day in the Life: Active Adult Community

This day in the life of a hypothetical resident of an active adult community can ...

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women having coffee at a cafe and laughing. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Article on a day in the life at an active adult community
April 24, 2023

Urban Senior Living: A Lively Option

A new take on residential options for the over-50 crowd is on the rise. Urban ...

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elderly friends strolling in a city. By Razvanjp. Urban senior living offers the conveniences of city life alongside the amenities of a senior-focused community.
January 23, 2023

Pros and Cons of Age-Restricted Communities

After moving to a community full of fellow retirees, freelance writer Terri L. Jones questions ...

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Two senior couples at home. Image by Rido. A writer questions the pros and cons of age-restricted communities, of living with peers versus younger people, and of limited age diversity.
September 28, 2022

Universal Design in Active Adult Communities

Many contemporary active adult communities appeal to people of retirement age by embracing universal design ...

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active adult fitness class using balance balls and bands. Photo by Wavebreakmedia, Dreamstime. Many contemporary active adult communities appeal to people of retirement age by embracing universal design principles in each home, while still offering visually pleasing living environments, as well as through community engagement and convenience.
July 5, 2022

10 Senior Living Trends to Watch

In planning for changes in living arrangements as they age, senior adults and their families ...

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man in wheelchair and woman at home - photo by Nd3000, Dreamstime. Changing senior living trends affect options for older adults and their families: outdoor spaces, affinity communities, pets, activities, etc.