Staying Home vs. Moving To a CCRC
As people reach “senior” status, they and their families may struggle with making living arrangements for the future. One of the biggest questions seniors have is: should they age in place at home, or
6 Ways a CCRC Simplifies Independent Living Residents’ Lives
One of the many reasons that people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It’s a time that should be about enjoying life, unencumbered by work, major responsibilities, and schedules. And for
RWC encourages residents’ interests – including ham radio!
One of the things residents love about living at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is that the staff accommodates many activities and clubs that have formed, even when just a few residents are involved. This includes Chat
Things Seniors Should Know About Brain Health
RWC holds brain health seminars and events like this one held June 16. Human cognitive abilities typically reach their peak around age 30. Some of our thinking processes slowly begin to deteriorate
How would you fit in at RWC?
Worried you will be bored without cooking, cleaning and home maintenance chores? Worried you are too young to consider a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or too stuck in your ways? Well, hundreds of
Retirement Communities Allow You to Downsize, But Still Live Large
When considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, downsizing to a smaller residence may feel a bit daunting or prohibitive, so it’s natural that RWC’s stand-alone homes often get a first
5 Benefits of Retiring in a Rural Coastal Area
Everyone needs to “get away from it all” from time to time, which is why so many Americans flock to their favorite idyllic spots in the mountains, woods, lakes, rivers and ocean beaches during
Pre-Crisis vs. Post-Crisis Planning: Confronting Life’s Unknowns
“Planning for a crisis”: It almost sounds like an oxymoron. But as we grow older, it becomes a matter of practicality. Yes, we’d all like to think that we will be healthy and able-bodied
The Key Difference Between Social Isolation & Loneliness
Studies show that social isolation and loneliness is becoming a bit of an epidemic among older adults, and it can have a severe impact on one’s overall health. But there is actually an important
Is It the Right Time for Carefree Living?
Regardless of your age, living without worry works best when you have a carefully considered plan—and a proactive attitude. Although the ideal age for moving into a continuing care retirement community