Following the Pied Piper to Dinner
By RWC Resident Betty T. Mill, PhD (Reprinted with permission from “Our Neighborhoods”) There was a time around 1983, I accompanied my husband on a trip to a NATO meeting in West Germany before
Taking A Close-Up Look at Retirement Community Guest Suites
When considering a move to a retirement community, there are many things to consider: the location, amenities, lifestyle, care options, and maybe most importantly, comfort and well-being of the residents. One sometimes-overlooked feature that
The Best Places to Retire: Why Coastal Virginia Stands Out
Deciding where to spend your retirement years is a deeply personal journey, and it goes far beyond the generic recommendations often found in “best places to retire” or “best states to retire in” articles.
CCRC Entry Fee Refunds: What Happens When a Resident Passes Away?
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) offer a continuum of care, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents’ care needs are met as they age. Many CCRCs
How Seniors Can Maintain and Improve Mobility
Staying active and maintaining mobility are crucial for seniors who want to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life. Regular movement helps prevent falls, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and enhances
Navigating Dating and Intimacy in Retirement Communities
With Valentine’s Day this week, love is in the air, and this goes for retirement communities too. For some, the idea of dating or entering into a romantic relationship later in life may seem daunting
National Nutrition Month: What Seniors Should Know About Nutrition Recommendations
National Nutrition Month, observed every March, is a time to highlight the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For seniors, understanding how nutritional needs evolve with
New Survey Digs Into Top Retirement-Related Worries
Although the inauguration is now in the rearview mirror, there is still much debate about which issues factored into people’s decisions at November’s ballot box. A recent survey of older adults echoes many election
Myth Busting 101
There are so many misconceptions about moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that RWC staff addressed these common myths to help you put your mind at ease. Myth: If I move into a
A Senior Living Solution That Keeps Couples with Different Care Needs Together
A video that went viral last year highlighted an all-too-common issue. In the video, a British couple, both age 89, who had been separated by the pandemic, were finally reunited after months apart. Living