Three words families want to hear are “I love you.” Three words families don’t want to hear are “long-term care.” But these are words that many families learn the hard way when a loved one’s extended care event begins. Long term care is assistance provided to loved ones because [...]
In real estate, we have all heard the redundant use of “location.” We believe it means that a property’s location really, really matters. Extending the phrase a little, I think it means that location matters so much that there must be just a few “right” locations and that other locations [...]
Temperatures will soon begin to drop, and the Summer sun will go into hiding. But the body’s needs will not change, continuing to require activity and movement in order to remain agile and able to meet daily physical demands. Walking is one of the best ways to meet your needs [...]
Seniors... are you experiencing discomfort when you reach down to tie your shoe? Have you moved items to the lower shelf where reaching them is easier? Are you "giving up" and "giving in" to the limitations that age seems to be bringing? Flexibility and mobility decrease with age, but exercise [...]
I have been pondering the question of how one chooses a retirement community, so I started where, I am told, most folks start to look for a retirement community – the Google search engine. What I find interesting is that the search phrase “How to Choose a College” provided over 15.4 million results [...]
Seniors, look again! Is everything in order? You might have balanced your checkbook and paid off the balance of open accounts, but if you're weak on your feet and struggling on the stairs, you may have neglected the one most significant part of staying independent...good physical balance. Good balance [...]
Over the past year or two, I have written several articles on the types and variations in retirement communities and the products that exist today, trying to anticipate what I think is coming. Is the purpose in looking at new options and designs because they are looking for a place [...]
Prince Deese Prince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC. Visceral fat (big belly) is linked to many health issues which plague both young [...]
In this issue, Darden Coe, Springmoor’s Public Relations & Media and Relocation Transition Coordinator, shares an article she recently wrote for Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, although I am confident this type of Friend and Neighbor exists in most retirement communities. FAMILY is a single word, with many different meanings. [...]
Prince Deese Prince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC. A warning to all seniors!! Do not ignore your insomnia and sleeplessness. Regular restful [...]
