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  • Bocce Rolls on in Active Adult Communities

    by Susan Quilty on July 30th, 2010
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    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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    • Activities
    • Carillon
    • Cascades at St.Lucie West
    • Potomac Green
    • Sun City Summerlin

  • 5 Baby Boomer Myths Debunked

    by Susan Quilty on July 28th, 2010
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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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    • Lifestyle

  • Dallas is a Thriving Metropolis for 55+ Living

    by Susan Quilty on July 26th, 2010
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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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    • Dallas Fort Worth Area
    • Frisco Lakes
    • Heritage Ranch
    • Robson Ranch
    • Texas

  • Simple Feng Shui for the Active Adult

    by Jennifer Arndt on July 23rd, 2010

    Active adults homeowners often turn to Feng Shui for guidance on decorating and rearranging in a manageable way. How could Feng Shui help you to redecorate? Following these simple steps could help you change your space in a variety of ways.

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    • How Relocating Retirees Can Acclimate to the American Southwest

      by Susan Quilty on July 21st, 2010
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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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      • Arizona
      • Lifestyle
      • Nevada

    • Del Webb Orlando Announces Multi-Million Dollar Clubhouse

      by Susan Quilty on July 19th, 2010
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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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      • Del Webb
      • Del Webb Orlando
      • Florida

    • Support Groups at Active Adult Communities

      by Susan Quilty on July 16th, 2010
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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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      • Lifestyle

    • Find Fun and Sun in Southern California

      by Susan Quilty on July 14th, 2010

      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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      • California
      • Southern California
      • Sun City Palm Desert

    • Active Adult Living Near Washington D.C.

      by Susan Quilty on July 12th, 2010

      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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      • Heritage Hunt
      • Maryland
      • Northern Virginia
      • Potomac Green

    • What are the Benefits of Water Aerobics?

      by Susan Quilty on July 9th, 2010
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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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      • Health & Fitness

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