‘The Golden Bachelor’ & the 55 and Over Dating Scene
Photo courtesy of ABC. After being postponed due to the pandemic, the long-anticipated reality TV show “The Golden Bachelor” has finally hit the airwaves on ABC, and it is creating quite a
Fall Festivals To Explore Near Irvington, Virginia
Autumn is a time for community, culture, and culinary exploration. For the best experience, it’s hard to beat fall festivals in Virginia. With leaves turning fiery hues and temperatures cooling, the state bursts into
How Good Reading Habits Can Enrich Your Senior Lifestyle
Whether you enjoy novels, history books, how-to guides, or anything in between, you might be surprised at how many advantages good reading habits can offer during retirement. Reading regularly can be good for you,
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 full continuum of care
Things To Do in Coastal Virginia This Summer
There’s no shortage of things to do in the Commonwealth at any time of year, but to really get the most out of your summer, head to one of the many coastal cities in
CCRCs Can Help Seniors Overcome Obstacles to Physical Activity
In the upper half of the country, summertime presents many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. While such physical activity has an array of health benefits for seniors, many people become increasingly inactive as they
Fight Stereotypes About Aging This Older Americans Month
Most people associate the month of May with Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. But did you know that May is also Older Americans Month? It’s a great time to celebrate the lives and contributions
Reap the Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors at RWC
Gardening is a great hobby for people who like to stay active, get plenty of fresh air, and accomplish something useful in their free time. It also offers a surprising array of health benefits,
RWC Resident Larry Hammond Honors St. Patrick’s Day with His Bagpiping Talent
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is taking a moment to spotlight the remarkable talent of one of our residents. Bagpiping, widely recognized as a hallmark of Scottish tradition, has also played
How CCRCs Can Relieve Retirement Anxiety
Reaching retirement can be a joyful time in your life: it comes with the promise of far more leisure time than you previously had, and almost complete autonomy over your schedule and lifestyle. However,