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While the quietest beaches in Florida may not be as famous as Panama City Beach and West Palm Beach, the state often known for partying and excess also offers mature visitors a quieter and more tranquil experience with a number of peaceful and undeveloped beaches. If your vision of retirement finds you quietly relaxing on […]

At home, in a new home: the rhythm of shared living and your life’s next chapter How much time do you spend thinking about your future? The general notion of retirement says you’re putting it away, packing it in, giving it up. Traditional vocabulary gives you these limitations, when ultimately it is only you who […]

Retiring in Boca Raton sounds like a dream for many, but it doesn’t have to stay a dream. When it comes to senior living, Boca Raton is an ideal city, as many active seniors decide to fly down South for the pleasant weather and abundance of activities. This gem in the Sunshine State is such […]

If you’re one of the many adults who want to use technology to the fullest to connect with friends and family, and enjoy life, these technology tips for seniors are a must! A recent study found that about 42% of adults 65 and older own smartphones, a 133% increase since 2013, and 67% of older […]

Wonder what it would be like to spend your retirement years renting an apartment instead of owning a house? Upside member Fredda Sheib can tell you all about it! Learn why she chose to live in an Upside community. Why Renting a Premium Apartment Community Was The Best Option Already renting a condo in Boca […]

The disadvantages of aging in place in the house that you own may not leap out at you when you start planning where you will live in retirement or where your loved one may want to live during this time. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful to discuss where you will live as time […]

Call it elder care management or call it planning for your future as an older person. Whatever terms you use, a good starting point is home. We have written a book, Choose Your Place: Rethinking Home as You Age, that is great place to get your ideas rolling. No one wants to imagine the changes that […]

American households have shifted from a nuclear family of four to solo adults. Today, 35.7 million Americans live alone, 28% of households. That is up from 13% of households in 1960 and 23% in 1980, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Delayed or forgone marriage, longer life expectancy, urbanization and wealth have contributed, demographers say. […]

My closet holds clothes ranging over 4 different sizes. They all fit me. One brand’s “Medium” is another brand’s “XL.” This is why fitting rooms were invented. It takes some time to be sure you’ve got the right fit. The same is true for the home you choose in your third life — the one after […]

How many people from a different generation did you interact with today? The past week? How about in the last month? The answer might surprise you, and you’re not alone. The United States is severely age-segregated, yet it flies below the radar, even as our aging population grows larger than before, every single day. The […]