Our Favorite Downsizing Hack: The Sticky Note Trick
After spending years in your family home, you might wonder if you have more house than necessary. It’s possible you’re maintaining a house that no longer fits your needs, which […]
Don’t Forget The Balcony: Seven Ideas Turn Your One-Bedroom Balcony into an Enchanting Extra Space
If you’re considering moving to a senior living community, there’s something to keep in mind as you review online floor plans: Outdoor spaces (like balconies) don’t show up in the […]
85-Year Harvard Study Finds the Secret to Happiness Later in Life Is Building Social Connection After Retirement
In 1938, a Harvard Study began looking into how to retire and be happy. Researchers asked 700+ people questions regarding their happiness every two years as they entered mid- and […]
What Is an Active Adult Lifestyle and Why Do Senior Living Communities Have Residences for Retirees?
A study by AARP found that nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
How Edgewood Summit Can Help Simplify Financial Planning When Aging Solo
No one wants a more complicated financial life. That becomes especially true for older adults who are aging alone; that is, without a spouse or trusted partner to help with […]
2024 Home Staging Tips: How to Get the Best Price for Your Home
Once you make the decision to sell your home, the next step is to make sure you get the highest price possible.
Should I Modify My Home to Age in Place or Move Into Independent Living?
There’s a right time and place for everything. However, what may have been the right place at one time can change. Especially if your health and lifestyle changes. What may […]
How Decluttering and Downsizing Benefits Your Mental Health
Like a goldfish that grows to fit the size of its tank, most people seem to add stuff to fit the size of their residences (and then some).
What is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community)?
When you envision your life in retirement, what do you see? You may have plans to travel, socialize, relax, and enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve earned. You may also have […]
Top Reasons Seniors Prefer Independent Living
4 Reasons Seniors Prefer Independent Living Communities They say wisdom comes with age. So, it would follow that as we get older, we learn there are just some things we […]
