Merv and Deb Aubespin decided to move out of their two-story West End home, where they had entertained their friends for years, because it wasn’t convenient. They decided to move to a condo in the Highlands. “We didn’t like our neighborhood anymore,” says Deb, a retired … [Read more...] about Why They Chose a Walkable Area
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Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living
Thinking of moving? A lot of older folks are doing it. They want to be near their children. Or they are suddenly overwhelmed by the large yard where they have tended flowers for years. Or they want a walkable neighborhood. Or they just crave a bit of adventure. About 14 percent … [Read more...] about Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living
Lights Off (and on)!
At 65, your eyes require twice as much light as they did when you were 20. Inadequate lighting contributes to decreased depth perception and becomes a safety concern, especially in stairways, bathrooms, and kitchens. Seasoned eyes are also more sensitive to glare, so lighting … [Read more...] about Lights Off (and on)!
Even If You Hate Exercise, You Can Do This
Good news! As it turns out, walking may be one of the best forms of physical exercise for seniors, especially for those who hate to work out. Walking has all the hallmarks of senior- friendly exercise: it’s easy to get started, it has a low risk for injury, it can be done at any … [Read more...] about Even If You Hate Exercise, You Can Do This
What Her “Retirement” Day Looks Like
When Diane Porter retired in 2009 after a 39-year career with Jefferson County Public Schools, she planned to follow the advice of those who retired before her and take at least three months to “do nothing.” She didn’t last long. Before the end of the first month, at the urging … [Read more...] about What Her “Retirement” Day Looks Like