Your working days may have felt long, but the months and years fly by. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already living it, it’s important to consider what adjustments you may need to make to achieve the lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Moving into a retirement community is a great option for maintenance-free living, with access to a
Achieve Your Dream Retirement Lifestyle
The stress-free days you’ve been craving are just around the corner. After a lifetime ofwork, you’ll get to embrace the retirement you’ve dreamed of. No more putting off activities for nights, weekends or precious vacation days. Your time will be open for you to enjoy favorite hobbies, learn new skills, visit with family or socialize
How to Build Community in Retirement Through Giving Back
While retirement looks different for everyone, few activities hold greater benefit to both the participant and community than philanthropic work. Numerous studies have tied volunteer work to lessened isolation, stable or improving health, having a strong sense of purpose, and even lower rates of mortality and heart disease. Two local residents of Asbury Methodist Village
Why Engaged Living is Key to Senior Wellness
Countless studies have proven humans need connection. Among older adults, studies have tied loneliness and social isolation to an increased risk of dementia by 50 percent, stroke by 32 percent, heart disease by 29 percent, among other health effects. While connection is critical, finding it can be challenging—particularly among seniors where the timing of newly
Find the Right Community for Your Next Move
Today’s retirement communities are more advanced and comprehensive than their predecessors in every way, from their exceptional on-site healthcare and services, to their expanded amenities and programs that take into account the modern needs and desires of their diverse community. Residence options vary in size and style — from cozy country cottages to luxury
A Personalized Approach to Senior Living
When we think about our later years, we likely have a few expectations. Chances are we’ll expect a less regimented schedule and more time to enjoy leisurely pursuits and hobbies. We anticipate a changing body and a few more visits to the doctor. And we hope that, while our bodies may age, our minds will
Your Retirement Journey Starts Here
Although there is an allure to spending retired life in a sunny southern state, that may not be an exciting prospect for you. Instead, staying in your current home or moving to a nearby senior living community may be just the ticket you need to a fulfilling retirement. If you’re thinking of renovating your current
Two Communities, Endless Advantages
In our youth, we often envision the experience of reaching our later years looking a certain way; however, as we reach those years, we find that—as is often the case in life—there is no one “right” way to do things. This point is exemplified throughout Erickson Senior Living communities. With nearly 40 years in business
Rethinking Retirement
Entering any new stage of life often comes with mixed feelings, and that may be more true than ever when approaching one’s later years. What will the days look like without a full-time career? How’s your health? And who will take care of you if it changes and you can’t be independent? Planning for the
Peace, Amenities, and Beauty Abound in Potomac Shores
Just 30 miles south of the bustle of Washington, D.C., lies a vibrant, yet peaceful, community where people in every stage of life enjoy a variety of world-class amenities, breathtaking scenery, and everyday conveniences—just steps from the Potomac River. Located in Prince William County, Virginia, the Potomac Shores community is home to nearly 2,000 residents,
