Archive: July 2010
- Bocce has taken its place alongside horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts to become a favorite recreational pastime at active adult communities. The benefits of bocce include healthy social interaction, light activity, strategic planning, and friendly competition.
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- Baby boomers receive a lot of attention from sociologists, marketing executives, and the media. There are many traits and behaviors that are commonly associated with baby boomers. However, as trends emerge through generational research, the baby boomer image presented is often very different from the commonly perceived stereotype.
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- Dallas, Texas offers plenty for active adults to do including cultural attractions for lovers of the arts, national league teams for sports fans to support, and nearly everything in between. What does Dallas have to offer 55+ adults?
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- Active adults dreaming of retirement in the American Southwest have the perks of a warm, dry climate to look forward to. There are many things you should know before moving to this region, how can active adults adjust to the climate of the Southwest?
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- Del Webb has a reputation for offering impressive resort-style amenities and distinctive homes within their 55+ communities. Del Webb's community designs always have the needs of active adults in mind. What will this new clubhouse bring to the Del Webb Orlando community?
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- While some active adults grew up in a time when therapy was transitioning from a taboo into an accepted form of support, many of today's active adults are open to the benefits of talking to a counselor or sharing their problems in a group setting. With a variety of different topics and support groups, many active adults find a place to share their feelings in a community setting.
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- Southern California has a warm, dry climate, sunny beaches, and beautiful mountains. This region feels like paradise to many retirees. This gorgeous area offers a varied climate as well as both urban attractions and suburban communities. For these reasons and more, Southern California has become a prime location for resort-style active adult communities, and it is easy to see that there are plenty of benefits to attract relocating retirees.
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- Washington D.C. is one of the most visited places in the U.S. Why do so many tourists flock here? There are a variety of museums, memorials and national landmarks, all of which will appeal to many different visitors. With so much to see, you may be inclined to visit several times or even consider relocating to the area. Retirees drawn to the Washington D.C. area will be pleased to find a wide variety of 55+ communities to choose from.
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- For those who have never tried it, water aerobics has many benefits. This low-impact exercise style is ideal for active adults because it is easy on the joints and great for anyone recovering from an injury or surgrey. Water aerobics classes are often offered at active adult communities, yet preconceptions may keep some residents from signing up. Despite their popularity with older adults, water aerobics classes are not just for senior citizens.
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