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Finding Connection and Purpose During Retirement in the Roanoke & Salem Region
Finding Connection and Purpose During Retirement in the Roanoke & Salem Region

When it comes to staying healthy during retirement, most advice revolves around what to eat and how to stay physically active. What many don’t realize though is that having connection with others and purpose during this time of your life is just as important to your health and happiness!

Why the Roanoke – Salem Region Is Great for Seniors
Why the Roanoke – Salem Region Is Great for Seniors

If there’s an area that has it all when it comes to retirement, the Roanoke – Salem Region is it!

Live Well During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region
Live Well During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region

The freedom you gain during retirement means more time to relax and reconnect with your favorite hobbies while at the same time discovering new passions and immersing yourself in new experiences. The Roanoke - Salem Region is an ideal place to do so.

How Generosity and Senior Well-Being Come Together Through the Friendship Foundation
How Generosity and Senior Well-Being Come Together Through the Friendship Foundation

Most seniors know that eating right, staying active, getting enough sleep, and maintaining social connections are good for your well-being. But there’s another component that plays a part in your well-being that may surprise you.

Staying Fit During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region
Staying Fit During Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region

Retirement in the Roanoke – Salem Region offers endless options for staying active and fit. From outdoor recreation and spending time in nature to fitness, check them out here.

Great Options for Retirees: Your Guide to Dining in the Roanoke – Salem Region
Great Options for Retirees: Your Guide to Dining in the Roanoke – Salem Region

There are so many reasons to retire in Roanoke, VA, not the least of which is the dining in the Roanoke – Salem Region. Check out all the options here.

Benefits of Living in a Not-for-Profit Senior Living Community
Benefits of Living in a Not-for-Profit Senior Living Community

Many are surprised that there are both for-profit and not-for-profit senior living communities. Check out the additional benefits that not-for-profit senior living provides.

How You Can Enjoy a Full Senior Living Continuum of Care Without the CCRC Fee
How You Can Enjoy a Full Senior Living Continuum of Care Without the CCRC Fee

The downside of some CCRC communities is the large buy-in, but there is a way to benefit from a senior living continuum of care with that fee. Here’s how.

What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities
What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities

To make the most of your visits when touring senior living and help you compare communities, learn what to look for and what to ask.

Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home
Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home

Families often assume the cost of senior living will be more than staying home. But that's not always the case. See how to compare the true costs.

A Look at Senior Living Care Options
A Look at Senior Living Care Options

Identifying and explaining the different levels of care: IL, AL, MC, SNF.

Dispelling the Most Common Fears About Senior Living
Dispelling the Most Common Fears About Senior Living

Misperceptions about senior living keep many from experiencing all its benefits. Here we’ll identify common fears about senior living and show how today’s communities dispel them.

Determining Your Senior Living Needs and Wants
Determining Your Senior Living Needs and Wants

Deciding to move is a huge first step, but there’s much more to consider. To help make it easier, determine your senior living needs and wants before researching communities. Here’s how.

How to Make the Senior Living Decision Easier
How to Make the Senior Living Decision Easier

With all the options available, many people get overwhelmed when making the senior living decision. These questions can help make it easier to find the right community for you or your loved one.

Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home
Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home

Families often assume the costs of senior living will be too much versus staying at home. But that’s not necessarily the case when comparing the true costs of both. See how here.

Why Residents Love Living at Friendship in Roanoke, VA
Why Residents Love Living at Friendship in Roanoke, VA

Surefire Ways to Make New Friends in Senior Living
Surefire Ways to Make New Friends in Senior Living

You've moved and settled into your new community, and now it's time to connect with other residents. Check out these tips to make friends in senior living.

5 Downsizing Tips for Your Home
5 Downsizing Tips for Your Home

You've decided to downsize to senior living, but where do you start? Check out these downsizing tips from home prep to decluttering to planning the move to make the process easier.

A Checklist for Independent Living
A Checklist for Independent Living

Is independent living right for you? We have an easier way for you to find out with these checklists for independent living.

5 Things to Look for When Touring an Independent Living Community
5 Things to Look for When Touring an Independent Living Community

Touring independent communities can be overwhelming, but here's how to make it easier. Check out our tips on how to prepare and what to look for.

What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
What to Expect in an Independent Living Community

Independent living offers benefits ideal for retirees looking for an active, social, and worry-free lifestyle. Learn what you can expect in an independent living community here.

Is Independent Living the Right Retirement Choice for Me?
Is Independent Living the Right Retirement Choice for Me?

Independent living is becoming an increasingly popular choice for retirees. But is an independent living retirement community the best choice for you? Find out here.

What Is Independent Living?
What Is Independent Living?

There are many options for retirement today and independent living is an increasingly popular one. What is independent living, and how can it benefit you? Find out here.

4 Ways to Help Seniors Stay Socially Connected
4 Ways to Help Seniors Stay Socially Connected

Everyone sometimes feels lonely, but your loved one's health is at risk if it becomes social isolation. To avoid this, here's how to help them stay socially connected.

Home Fixes and Renovations for Aging in Place Safely
Home Fixes and Renovations for Aging in Place Safely

It’s no surprise that aging in place is preferred by most people. However, can your home accommodate that? Most need modifications like these to improve accessibility, safety, and comfort.

How to Recognize and Avoid Caregiver Burnout
How to Recognize and Avoid Caregiver Burnout

As the population ages, more Americans than ever are becoming caregivers for loved ones. Although rewarding, caregiving can take a high toll. Learn the signs and how to cope with caregiver burnout.

What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community
What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community

To make the most of your visit when touring an assisted living community, check out these tips on preparing beforehand and comparing your options.

Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself
Is Assisted Living Right for You? Questions to Ask Yourself

If your assisted living research still has you wondering if it’s right for you, we can help. Here are assisted living questions to ask to see if it’s time to make a move.

5 Ways Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life
5 Ways Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life

Assisted living isn’t just for older adults who can no longer care for themselves; it can improve overall quality of life for residents. Here’s how.

What Can You Expect in Assisted Living?
What Can You Expect in Assisted Living?

You likely know the basics if you’ve been researching assisted living for your loved one. But how will this type of senior living benefit them day-to-day? Here’s what you can expect.

Daily Life & COVID-19: Making Independent Living Work in the New Normal
Daily Life & COVID-19: Making Independent Living Work in the New Normal

Ways for Seniors to Stay Active During COVID-19 (and Why You Should)
Ways for Seniors to Stay Active During COVID-19 (and Why You Should)

COVID-19 Stress and Seniors: 10 Ways to Protect Your State-of-Mind
COVID-19 Stress and Seniors: 10 Ways to Protect Your State-of-Mind

How Seniors Can Avoid Social Isolation During COVID-19
How Seniors Can Avoid Social Isolation During COVID-19

7 Benefits of Downsizing to Senior Living
7 Benefits of Downsizing to Senior Living

Before automatically choosing to stay at home, consider all the facts like these numerous benefits of downsizing to senior living.

Independent Living: Comparing the Cost Versus Value
Independent Living: Comparing the Cost Versus Value

To determine if the cost of independent living is worth its value, learn about average pricing, specific benefits, and how they compare to home here.

Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home
Comparing the Cost and Value of Assisted Living with Care at Home

Before assuming the cost of assisted living will be more expensive than care at home, learn how to truly compare the two and the extra value of life in a community.

Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for
Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for

Online scams targeting seniors are all too common, but you can help protect yourself. Here's how, along with some of the most common online scams to look out for.

Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home
Tips for Families Comparing the Cost of Senior Living with Staying at Home

Families often assume the cost of senior living will be more than staying home. But that's not always the case. See how to compare the true costs.

Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home
Comparing the Costs of Senior Living Versus Staying at Home

Families often assume the costs of senior living will be too much versus staying at home. But that’s not necessarily the case when comparing the true costs of both. See how here.

Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses

Don’t discount the idea of senior living because of the price tag. There are more ways to help fund senior living expenses than you may think. Check them out here.

Common Misunderstandings About Medicare, Medicaid, and Senior Care
Common Misunderstandings About Medicare, Medicaid, and Senior Care

4 Options That May Help You Pay for Senior Living
4 Options That May Help You Pay for Senior Living

When (And How) to Talk about Managing Your Parents’ Finances
When (And How) to Talk about Managing Your Parents’ Finances

Ways to Save (& Earn) for Retirement
Ways to Save (& Earn) for Retirement

Why Home Is Not Always Cheaper Than Senior Living
Why Home Is Not Always Cheaper Than Senior Living

What You May Not Know About the Cost of Senior Living
What You May Not Know About the Cost of Senior Living

Comparing Costs: The Value of Independent Living versus Home
Comparing Costs: The Value of Independent Living versus Home

Successful Seniors: 10 Stories of Purpose Discovered Later in Life
Successful Seniors: 10 Stories of Purpose Discovered Later in Life

Easy Seasonal Recipes to Support Senior Nutrition
Easy Seasonal Recipes to Support Senior Nutrition

Senior Health: 10 Ways to Stay Active this Spring and Summer
Senior Health: 10 Ways to Stay Active this Spring and Summer

Senior Health: Ways to Stay Socially Connected and Why It’s So Important
Senior Health: Ways to Stay Socially Connected and Why It’s So Important

Aging Gracefully Then and Now: How Getting  Older Got Reinvented
Aging Gracefully Then and Now: How Getting Older Got Reinvented

How Safe Is Your Home?
How Safe Is Your Home?

Nutrition Tips for Seniors to Dish About
Nutrition Tips for Seniors to Dish About

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