Retirement Communities (Page 6 of 6)

What Is an Active Adult Retirement Community and Is It Right for Me?

Active adult communities are popular among Boomers who are young at heart! Here’s why.

Is a Retirement Community Right For Me? Pros & Cons Of Over 55 Living

Let’s talk some basic pros and cons of retirement communities!

5 Reasons for Boomers to Move to Active Adult Communities

Many Boomers are moving to 55+ active adult communities! Here are 5 reasons why you should consider just that!

How to Choose a 55-Plus Active Adult Retirement Community

While active adult communities generally offer the opportunity for a lower-maintenance lifestyle around similar-aged people, they vary enormously. Here’s what you should know.

We Moved To A 55+ Retirement Community

After over a year of searching, my wife and I found the perfect 55-plus community.

University-based Retirement Communities: Opportunities for Residents and Students

This Living to 100 Club Podcast highlights an innovative university-based retirement community that is based on a college campus in Westchester County, New York. Our guest is Ashley Wade, Chief Executive Officer and Marketing Director of Broadview Senior Living. We discuss the benefits for seniors who decide to move to a university-based community. Many want to continue their education in their new living environment and build meaningful inter-generational friendships. How will students benefit from exchanging their views with another generation? What learning opportunities exist for students in their interactions with Broadview residents? How will these opportunities impact the students’ education?

Senior Resource Glossary of Retirement Community Terms

The ultimate glossary of retirement community terms. Learn all the common phrases and definitions you’ll run into right here!

Retirement Communities: Features To Look For & Questions To Ask

Retirement communities offer low-maintenance, senior-friendly housing. Most common features to look for & questions retirees should ask.

Retirement Communities: The Difference Between Active Adult & Independent Living

Two popular types of retirement communities are active adult and independent living. But, what’s the difference? Here are the top 3!

senior woman holding sign that says what's the difference between retirement communities

Retirement Communities: The Challenge

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I wrap-up our mini-series on retirement communities. We reiterate the fact that retirement communities are not a problem. However, they have exposed a deeper issue with the way our society views retirees and the “American Dream.” In this podcast, we pose challenges to retirement communities, our own societies, and retirees as individuals.