Blog Posts

• Top Activities for Older Adults in Chicago

  

  

  “This is my kind of town, Chicago is,” crooned Frank Sinatra. Even with the Yoda-like grammar, one can appreciate the sentiment. Though the Windy City – so named for its 19th-century politicians’ proclivity toward spewing...

• Top Activities for Older Adults in Houston

  

  

  The world’s largest medical center. No state income tax. Houston certainly knows the way to a retiree’s heart. But outstanding healthcare and financial incentives are only the tip of the Texas Longhorn horns. Houston’s unique...

• The Best Day Trips for Active Adults Around Charlotte

  

  

  It’s hard to pinpoint exactly which senior activities in Charlotte, NC are the biggest draw. It really depends on who you ask. Foodies love the vibrant and sophisticated culinary choices. Music buffs can’t get enough of the...

• Travel Tips for Seniors: How to Have a Successful and Safe Vacation

  

  

  Fasten your seat belts. Travel is back on the active adult to-do list. When making plans, it’s important to consider Covid issues, as well as the ever-present senior travel challenges. So, pack your usual enthusiasm, plus...

• When Should I Move to a Senior Living Community? | Live Overture

  

  

  George Burns hit the nail on the head when he said, “You can get older, but you don’t have to get old!” Heading north of 50, or 60, or 70 offers an opportunity to embrace retirement as a new beginning, relishing the...

• The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

  

  

  Colorful, beautiful, and peaceful. A garden in full bloom is one of nature’s unique gifts. There is so much more to appreciate about gardening than just what meets the eye! Gardening is a quintessential example...

• Downsizing Home Checklist: How to Downsize for Retirement

  

  

  A Checklist to Get Started Downsizing Your Home Congrats! You’ve made the decision to embrace the freedom of the turnkey active adult life. You’ve come to terms with disconnecting from a house that may indeed...

• Fun Arts and Craft Projects for Seniors

  

  

  Spiritually uplifting. Mentally stimulating. Creatively satisfying. Hard to believe something so simple and easily accessible could possibly check all those boxes, but arts and crafts for seniors absolutely does!...

• Living with Purpose During Retirement

  

  

  Remember sitting in rush hour traffic on the way to the office, wondering how you were going to get through the day managing a stressful work schedule only to return home to your precious, but demanding kids with their...

• Using Social Media as a Senior

  

  

  Social media. Feel free to ignore it – if you want to be on the outside looking in. Instead of pressing your face against the glass, why not embrace the concept and show those whippersnappers just how cool their...