Tag: pets
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Downsizing Tips for Seniors
As your family grows, it becomes almost natural to acquire more things: a second car, a larger new home, an inground pool, a backyard patio, a camper/RV, etc. When we’re young and raising a family, it’s as if “stuff” just starts to accumulate without much notice. But what happens when you reach retirement age and…
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Seniors and Pets: The Benefits of Retiring with a Companion
Whether you consider yourself a dog or cat person, both animals offer many health benefits for seniors. Here are some fun facts about owning a pet, especially as you near retirement. What are the Advantages of Having a Dog or Cat? According to studies conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative, both dogs and…
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Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
After the last frost of the year, many of us are eager to get outdoors and get our hands dirty with some annual planting and gardening. There’s nothing more rewarding than the smell of perennials, fresh vegetables, or home-grown herbs filling your outdoor space, as you relax on your patio or deck to admire your…
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Financial Planning for Seniors
Balancing a checkbook and saving for the future are all tedious tasks but very important ones, especially as you near retirement. Though there are many opportunities available to help you plan and pay for retirement living, wading through all the options can be daunting, even with the guidance of a financial expert. To help you…
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Planning Your Retirement Options
Last month, we shared an article on the hot sellers’ market we’re seeing take place across the United States. And what we’re learning is it hasn’t slowed down yet. We wanted to talk to another expert in real estate to get an insider’s scoop on what’s happening in the market, and what this means for…
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Is It Time to Sell Your Home & Move to Retirement Living?
Homeowners are experiencing a hot sellers’ market across the country. In fact, we’re hearing stories every day that people are receiving cash offers for their homes before they’re even listed. Many properties that are active and on the market are selling for higher than their original asking price. What Does This Mean for You? If…
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Primrose Retirement Communities Breaks Ground in Lubbock
NEWS RELEASE Lubbock, TX – South Dakota based Primrose Retirement Communities has announced plans to begin construction on a 108-unit community in Lubbock which includes 56 assisted living and 26 memory care apartments as well as 26 townhome villas and a clubhouse. The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 11 at…
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5 Myths About Senior Living Communities
Living life to its fullest potential, and to the best of your ability, is important at any age. But when you reach retirement age, your abilities change, your needs grow, and living an active lifestyle becomes much more challenging. When this happens, people start to think about the prospect of senior living communities. And though…
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Are 55+ Communities a Good Investment?
When planning for retirement, the word investment often brings to mind finances — savings, assets, and long‑term planning. But when it comes to choosing where and how you want to live, the value of a decision goes far beyond dollars and cents. For many adults age 55 and older, maintaining a home, managing daily responsibilities,…
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Worried about Moving to Senior Living?
Redefining Senior Living In recent years, baby boomers have helped to re-shape the definition of senior living. They have also been largely responsible for the dismantling of these negative stereotypes. In their place, we now have an array of modern options in independent living, assisted living and memory care. All of which offer seniors an…