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The time is right to decide where you belong

The Time is Right
By Shirley Long, Parkview, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
As we enter the more mature era of our lives, a question confronts us: “Where do I belong?” This season may challenge us to reconsider our sense of place as life changes face us—changes such as career (retirement), relationships (widowhood), physical health and the ability to maintain a home. When finding our “place,” we must look at our “internal place” as well as our “external place,” as we seek to discover the appropriate basis on which to choose to move or stay, to cling to or to renew […]

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Cheyenne Place: A new spin on independent retirement living – LIVING WELL Magazine

Independent Plus––A New Spin on Independent Retirement Living

By Skip Hale, Executive Director of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Three years ago, we introduced the residents of Cheyenne Place Retirement Community to a new program that we developed exclusively for them. […]

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage talks downsizing to a home where you can remain independent – LIVING WELL Magazine

Downsizing to a Home Where You Can Remain Independent

By Lane Tharp, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine

Once a large home and yard no longer meet your needs, you may start to consider downsizing. There are now many options for active adults to select a home and lifestyle to allow an independent life for many years. In considering a downsizing move, it is a good idea to take a look at various options. […]

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Designing Moves on "Should I Move or Downsize?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

Should I Move or Downsize?

By Christine Smart, President of Designing Moves LLC, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The thoughts have danced across your mind…“Should I really move? Maybe we should downsize? Some of this stuff just has to go?” Those thoughts are quickly pushed aside with the reality of seeing too much stuff to deal with. How do you get rid of things, who do you call, is your treasured collection worth anything these days, how in the world would you ever get moved, can I afford it? Then there is the realization of the cost of continued home repairs and maintenance. […]

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The Conservatory at Plano on Independent Living Communities – LIVING WELL Magazine

What Do You Lose By Not Moving To An Independent Living Community?

More Than You Think!

Anthony J. Mullen, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), The Conservatory at Plano, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)

Yes, the American dream is to own your own home, but when we get to be around 70 years old, the American dream starts to fail us. It simply starts to take too much time, energy and worry to maintain the house, driveway, sidewalk and the grounds. […]