My Immigration Story
By Anke Longest Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought about living on a farm in Virginia, owning cattle and horses! One never knows what the future holds. I was born in
The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that
What is a “Continuum of Care” in Senior Living?
What is a “Continuum of Care” in Senior Living? As people age, their health and lifestyle needs naturally evolve, and so should the support they receive. If you’ve been exploring senior living options, especially
THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF!
One of the Nine Lives of Charles and Mary Kay Rotert By Mary Kay Rotert Some 40 years ago, the yacht club was returning home after a Potomac River cruise up to Washington, DC.
Saving Hickory Hollow
By Tom Teeples Hickory Hollow (HH) is part of a much larger tract of land, once owned by Lancaster County. The tract provided land for the high school, dog pound and county dump. HH
Stay in the Boat?
By Philip C. I was looking for a way to make a lot of money in a short period of time. My teenage friends and I heard about an older menhaden fishing boat that
What’s At the Heart of Older Adults’ Senior Living Apprehensions?
The future of senior living is one of the most talked-about topics in the industry — and for good reason. The next generation of older adults brings new expectations and preferences when it comes
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