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There’s always something exciting happening at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC)! Whether you want to learn about senior living, read helpful resources, or discover how life comes naturally at RWC, you’ll find it all right here. We regularly post articles that highlight our shared experiences and celebrate the people who make this community thrive.

Take a look at a few of our blogs and articles to gain a fresh perspective on all things senior living. Alternatively, our news releases highlight standout local events on RWC’s campus and the incredible accomplishments of our team members and residents.

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Blogs & Community Updates

Smooth Sailing: How a Professional Moving Company Can Make Your Move  to a CCRC Stress-Free

August 7, 2023

Smooth Sailing: How a Professional Moving Company Can Make Your Move to a CCRC Stress-Free

Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can be a major life change, especially for seniors. When RWC resident Janet Hemming decided to move to a CCRC because it…

How to Stay Cool and Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Seniors

July 12, 2023

How to Stay Cool and Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Seniors

As the summer heat sets in, it’s important for people of all ages to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. However, seniors and heat really don’t mix well: for…

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June 28, 2023

Financial Considerations Around Potential CCRC Fee Tax Deductions

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote a post answering a question we sometimes get about whether it’s wise to pull money from an individual retirement account (IRA) to help…

Senior Living Community, Leaving an Inheritance: Is It an Either-Or?

June 22, 2023

Senior Living Community, Leaving an Inheritance: Is It an Either-Or?

There was a great interview-article in Forbes in 2022 entitled “Dilemma: Senior Living Facility or Kids’ Inheritance?” In it, financial expert Larry Light interviewed Certified Financial Planner Rick Kahler about…

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June 14, 2023

What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s and Brain Health

Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? Alzheimer’s disease (frequently abbreviated as simply “Alzheimer’s”) and related brain disorders have become increasingly prevalent in our aging society….

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May 19, 2023

What The Best Life Plan Communities Have in Common

A continuing care retirement community (also called a life plan community or CCRC) is a unique type of 55 community that provides both independent living residences as well as a…

Resident Stories: Why People Like You Choose RWC

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