When you first started planning for retirement, how did you envision spending your retirement years? Maintenance-free? Stress free? Having more time to do the activities you enjoy or maybe trying new hobbies? If retirement living isn’t “living” up to its fullest potential, whether that’s because you’re trying to maintain an older house, or certain activities… Read more
Need help choosing the right time to move into a retirement community? Though the decision is entirely up to you and will depend on your unique needs and situation, there are certain times of the year when moving tends to be a little easier on you, your family, and even your finances. After a long… Read more
Your home is your sanctuary. It supports your lifestyle, meets all your needs, and provides you with joy and satisfaction. At least, it did when you were younger. The truth is as we age, our needs change, and the mundane tasks we do around the house (i.e. cleaning, laundry, and maintenance) start to become harder… Read more
As we get older, we start to consider our long-term care options. If you live alone or if routine tasks around the house (i.e, cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundry, driving, etc.) are starting to take a toll on your physical and mental wellness, you might be considering the advantages of moving to a senior living community. … Read more
Less than a 30 mile drive from the city of Green Bay sits Appleton, Wisconsin. Surrounded by historic landmarks, museums, downtown restaurants, and scenic parks, Appleton is also home to our Primrose senior living community. If you’re ready for care-free retirement living, we have just the place for you to call home! Located at 5715… Read more
Choosing the right assisted living for parents or grandparents is one of the most important decisions you may ever make. If you are just beginning your inquiries, it can be difficult to know how to find the best assisted living facilities near you. To help you along your search, we’ve compiled a list of some… Read more
In the fifteenth episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series, we continue our transition from learning how our residents are dealing with the pandemic and focus on their rich life stories. Jim Thares, Founder and CEO for Primrose Retirement Communities, visits with Lois B., a resident at the Primrose Retirement Community in Aberdeen, South… Read more
In the fourteenth episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series, we continue our transition from learning how our residents are dealing with the pandemic and focus on their individual and unique life stories. Jim Thares, Founder and CEO for Primrose Retirement Communities, visits with Marion M., a resident at the Primrose Retirement Community in… Read more
In the eighth episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series, Brian Morgan, Primrose Retirement Communities CFO meets Bob and Claudette S. They raised eight children in Pueblo, CO, and only one was a girl. She was the ‘boss’ Claudette boasts. Bob was a lifelong educator and Claudette later became a nurse. They share some… Read more
On the seventh episode of the ‘Visits from the Heart’ series BJ Schaefbauer, President of Primrose Retirement Communities, enjoys a lively visit with Karen in Gillette, WY. Karen has lived at Primrose for six years. She misses driving her car as she’s very active around town as a master gardener, a county court bailiff, and… Read more
