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Magazine Issues
Fall 2024 Issue
From the Publisher ... We are fortunate to live in an area where opportunities abound for retired persons to engage in meaningful pursuits. Not only do the opportunities abound, but our unique geography and climate provide an environment which invigorates and inspires. Our cover story addresses one of the main concerns pre-retirees have when it comes to considering when to retire. [...]
Cover Story
Life on the Edge
Can you retire and still maintain that hard to define "edge?" Maintaining a vital, active, and energized mindset after retirement however, does not come naturally and must be deliberately pursued. Central North Carolina has become one of the most coveted and popular retirement destinations. There are lots of options available to retirees close to home. Here is a pick of our favorites: [...]
Feature Articles
New Reach to Share More About Retirement Industry
I am pleased to announce a new joint effort between Retirement Resource Guide and Retirement Living Associates, Inc. After about 8 years of providing an article in publications produced by Retirement Resource Guide and online, we are kicking off a new video podcast. [...]
New Product Videos
New Product Video for House of Rohl – Allia Fireclay Sink
New Product Video for House of Rohl - Allia Fireclay Sink
Housing
Best Floorplans for the Active Adult 55+
Floorplans are one of the most important aspects for homeowners and often the driving factor when making a decision about what kind of home to buy or build. The 55-plus population is still active and often retirement is delayed. Convenience and maintenance-free living are attractive amenities after years of raising children. Floorplans that include aging in place are also [...]
Retirement Communities
The Magnificent Monarchs of Salemtowne
Salemtowne senior living community has a beautiful campus with abundant natural resources including walking trails, a lake, bountiful trees, and seasonal flowers that are enjoyed by residents, team members, and visitors alike. Thanks to a dedicated group of resident volunteers, Salemtowne’s campus has one more source of outdoor pride: magnificent Monarch butterflies. [...]
Healthcare
For the Holidays You Can’t Beat “Home Sweet Home”
With all the decorating, cooking, and gatherings, Hanukkah, Christmas, and other holidays tend to bring additional stress, but planning and prioritizing can help you enjoy a peaceful season. Here are some useful tips for in-home caregivers to help manage holiday stress. [...]
Service Providers
Extended Care Planning … A Game Winning Play
Obtaining an insurance policy is insuring protection of an event that may or may not ever happen. The question is, "Do we plan or hope for the best?" Long term care insurance provides dollars to pay for needed care in the home or facility settings in the event of an extended illness [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
A Week of Joy
The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu spent a week teaching me about life. What a joy! OK, they didn’t actually come to my house, but they had a week-long conversation that was recorded in a book, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, and as a video, Mission: Joy. The Archbishop and the Dalai Lama, in their 80s, talked about seeing life as it is, accepting the highs and the lows, being engaged with other people, and, most importantly, being empathic and supportive of others. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
55s After Five
When we weren’t looking it seems that the "Early Bird Special" on a restaurant menu … beloved by generations of "seniors" quietly slipped into oblivion. Did it depart along with the mile long lines at the K & W which used to weave from the front door through the switchbacks to the serving counter? Where did the Early Bird Special go? Retirement Resource Guide spoke to the people who should know … local restauranteurs who have been around long enough to know the Triangle and Triad area dining scene. [...]