Retirement News
Relax with news about retirement services, lifestyle trends, technology and resources. This section highlights information for baby boomers, retirees and retirement professionals.
Seniors Are Turning in Their Canes and Walkers for One-Piece Nordic Walking Poles - Finding Improved Balance, Stability and Freedom
Ski Walking and hill bounding with poles are no longer just for world class skiers. Nordic Walking Poles are ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Obviously hill bounding and running with poles are for the more athletic individuals, but walking with poles radically improves balance and stability - a godsend to seniors and individuals with balance issues too. Nordic Walking Poles are versatile. The benefits are many. Walking with poles burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking. - September 26, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Gladstone Homes’ Family-Friendly Designs Make Room for Growing and Changing Households
Today more than 15 percent of children are living in blended households, and multi-generational households – including those of more than 22 million Boomerang adults living in their parents’ homes -- are growing faster than any other housing arrangement, according to US Census data. The changing make-up of families has a big influence on home design. - September 19, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Disney's Toy Story Mania with Physical Challenges: Riding with Health Issues
Toy Story Mania has just opened this summer to rave reviews, but should everyone ride it? A new article has just been released on www.Diz-Abled.com that goes into detail about the physical feel of the attraction, and describes who should consider avoiding this ride. It also shares tips for riding with greater comfort. The article was written by Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities. - September 18, 2008 - Stephen Ashley
New Estate Planning Guide Demystifies Process
Today’s seniors are often confused and overwhelmed by the estate planning process. "Of course those 60 and over know they need to plan for their eventual death or disability," says New York elder law attorney Mike Ettinger, "but they find it difficult to get the correct advice... - September 16, 2008 - Ettinger Law Firm
AAFR: Skyrocketing Senior Citizen Bankruptcies "A National Disgrace"
Bankruptcies among senior citizens are soaring, due largely to health-related issues. As a result, many seniors are being forced to spend the rest of their lives in poverty. AAFR, the American Association of Future Retirees, has branded the trend "a national disgrace" and called upon legislators to deal decisively with its root causes. - September 16, 2008 - American Association of Future Retirees
AgeInPlace.com & Seniors Real Estate Specialists® Partner to Educate Consumers 50+ on Age in Place Planning
AgeInPlace.com is proud to announce it has partnered with the Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®) group of the National Association of REALTORS® to provide aging in place real estate information and resources to Baby Boomers. This new partnership will give visitors to the website... - September 11, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Orion Capital Group Survey Reveals Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs Are Motivated to Exit Their Businesses, But Confused About Options
It is estimated that Baby Boomers will transfer over $10 trillion in wealth, much of it held in privately owned businesses. Yet with retirement quickly approaching, a recent study finds that the vast majority of business owners have not started planning for the biggest wealth transfer in history, mainly due to confusion about how to start the exit process. - September 11, 2008 - Orion Capital Group, LLC
Florida Retirement Community Offers Free Computer Classes
Lake Aston has a dedicated team in the Activities Department and is known for their community involvement. With a wide variety of facilities, this Florida retirement community offers an abundance of classes including aerobics, ceramics, crafts, cards, dancing, and computer courses, among other popular activities. Learn more about free computer classes being offered. - September 11, 2008 - CRF Communities
New Experience Retirement Website
National Life Group Launches ExperienceRetirement.com, an Interactive Consumer Retirement Website. - September 07, 2008 - National Life Group
Landmark Restaurant and Lounge Brings Live Piano Entertainment to Corona Del Mar
The spacious, albeit cozy lounge is framed by the addition of a classic baby grand piano, further defining LM as the city’s premiere destination for dining, drinking and quality lounge entertainment. - September 06, 2008 - Landmark Steakhouse
Senior Living Communities Continues Steps to Change Healthcare Culture with New Hire
Senior Living Communities, a leading provider of retirement communities throughout the southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of Denise Nezbeth to the corporate team as the Vice President of Healthcare Culture. Denise graduated Summa Cum Laude from Capital University with a Bachelor of... - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
Hawaiian Luau, Tahitian Dancers Welcome Guests to Osprey Village’s New Clubhouse and Villas
Osprey Village at Amelia Island Plantation, a master-planned, full-service retirement community, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Hawaiian Luau in celebration of the grand opening of the new clubhouse and villas. - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
Senior Living Communities Institutes Why Wait? Program to Combat Housing Market Woes
In response to the slow housing market and for a limited time only, Senior Living Communities, a leading provider of retirement communities throughout the southeast, has instituted a program that allows prospective residents to move into one of the communities at a significantly reduced rate. - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
Abingdon at Tradition Announces Partnership with the PGA
Abingdon at Tradition, a master-planned, full-service retirement community in Port St. Lucie, has entered into an exclusive partnership with the PGA Country Club, whereby each independent member will be granted an associate membership to the Club which is also located Port St. Lucie, Florida. The... - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
New Viera Retirement Community Rounds Out Total Acreage with Additional Land Purchase
Watersong, one of the newest all-inclusive, luxury retirement communities by Senior Living Communities, a leading provider of retirement communities throughout the southeast, has increased the land total to 48 acres after purchasing an additional 22 acres from the Viera Company, which will house... - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
Senior Living Communities Welcomes Stranburg as Wellness Director
Senior Living Communities, a leading provider of retirement communities throughout the southeast, is pleased to announce the hiring of Kelly Stranburg for the newly created position of Wellness Director. - August 30, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
AgeInPlace.com Launches Free Service to Help Baby Boomers & Older Americans Plan Home Modifications
AgeInPlace.com announces the launch of a free Personalized Aging in Place Assessment for Baby Boomers and those caring for older people. The assessment provides valuable information about modifying their home so it can be lived in longer as they age. It only takes about 5 minutes to complete the assessment and each one is reviewed by a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Results are sent out by email. - August 22, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Lake Ashton Raises Approx $15,000 for Charity
Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities' retirement communities in Lake Wales held an event on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 that grossed just under $15,000 for a charity that has been serving the community for more than 50 years. - August 22, 2008 - CRF Communities
Prime Time Life Planning and Remarkable Resources, LTD Announce a New Program for Third Age Couples That is an Antidote for Apathy
Introduction of program which assists baby boomer couples in decisions related to how to spend the next 20 to 30 years of their lives in a meaningful and fulfilling way. - August 19, 2008 - Prime Time Life Planning
Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS), Rick Bauer, Reaches Out to St. Louis Metropolitan Area Seniors
Rick Bauer, with Father Time Auctions, has recently been awarded the designation of Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS) CRTS graduates are project managers, asset managers and more. A CRTS is qualified to act as an agent to seniors and their families faced with the overwhelming task of scaling down a home for a move to a senior community or retirement residence. Caring Transitions specializes in assisting older adults with downsizing, moving, estate sales and auctio - July 31, 2008 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, CA Selected as One of the Top Ten Best Clothing Optional Resorts in the World by TripAdvisor.com
Clothing optional vacationers have many choices of destinations to travel to soak up the sun around the world. The best nudist resorts used to be in the Caribbean and Europe. Times have changed. According to TripAdvisor.com, America now has two of the best nude sunbathing hotels. And The Terra Cotta Inn clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is ranked as one of the 10 best. - July 22, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Abingdon at Tradition to Break Ground on Full-Service Retirement Community
Abingdon at Tradition, a master-planned, full-service retirement community developed by Senior Living Communities, will kickoff construction in Port St. Lucie with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 AM. The community is expected to open mid 2009. “When we chose Abingdon... - July 19, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
AgeInPlace.com Gives Baby Boomers and Caregivers a Voice, Information and Helping Hand
AgenPlace.com offers an extensive library of original articles, news, videos, user submitted stories and information from certified specialists about aging in place topics and caring for elderly parents. - July 18, 2008 - Age In Place Networks, LLC
Naked Ice Cream in Palm Springs - A Fun, Cool Way to Celebrate Nude Recreation Week
Every year more and more people are celebrating America's freedoms by choosing to do it the most fun way possible by vacationing at nudist resorts or nude beaches. Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you don't have to settle for the same old boring chain hotel vacations each year. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tanlines forever. - July 06, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
Looking for a Fun Summer Vacation? Dare to Go Bare in Palm Springs with the Terra Cotta Inn's Sizzling Summer No Tan Lines Special Offer.
Tired of the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Looking for a new, fun, exotic vacation experience? Now is the time to try a clothing optional vacation. Topless and nude sunbathing is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry. And Palm Springs, CA is the sunniest city in the US and the perfect summertime travel destination for your first nude vacation. - July 02, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Tax Sheltered Asset Protection and Appreciation in Paradise- Free eSeminar on Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica Real Estate E-Seminar Invitation Date: June 24, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Est.) Costa Rica has one of the most appealing investment environments in the world. One of the reasons being its tax system is much less complicated than the United States, Canada and Europe, offering great... - June 19, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
Fractional Property Ownership Now Available in London
London Fractions has launched fractional property ownership in the UK. Buyers are now able to own property under shared ownership in the Capital's most prestigious locations. Buyers not only enjoy usage rights but share in the title deed or "bricks and mortar." - June 11, 2008 - PalmaNirvana
Senior Housing Development Financing Strategies Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
New whitepaper highlights financing options for building senior housing - June 06, 2008 - Ecumen
Maravilla Scottsdale Sales & Information Center Now Open
Senior Resource Group (SRG), the developer of Maravilla Scottsdale, announced the opening of the community Sales and Information Center. Area seniors interested in learning more about this extraordinary retirement resort community can now visit the Sales and Information Center located at 7221 E. Princess Blvd, Suite 117. - June 05, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Motivate 4 Success Launches Community Service Project at Laguna Woods
Providing inspiration and hope for seniors who have lost a soul mate. Over 30 years with the same person, leaves so many voids. Without my Right Arm is an anthology of experience, strength, and hope for others going through this period in their life. - June 04, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
SpaCapsule® Creates Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sore Relief Programs
Decubitus Ulcer and Bed Sores are relieved with a program instituted by SpaCapsule’s team of physicians. - June 03, 2008 - Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc.
Fitness Over 50 for Women: Foot Care Expert Offers Tips for Starting a Walking Regimen
Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation (www.xenna.com) a distributor of natural foot care products, says there’s a big difference between fitness walking and simply going out for a stroll. While the choice of walking style depends upon age, physical condition and personal preference, for those who are suited to it, “power walking” may offer significantly greater benefits than normal walking. - May 21, 2008 - Xenna Corporation
Queens Gap Forms Alliance with LaValle Metabolic Institute
Queens Gap, a North Carolina real estate development located just a short drive from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is proud to announce a partnership with the LaValle Metabolic Institute (LMI). This long-term health alliance with LMI ensures that Queens Gap is well on its way to being the... - May 16, 2008 - Queens Gap
Senior Housing Management Selection Tips Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
Latest whitepaper divulges 10 questions designed to ensure senior housing providers partner with the right management partners - May 09, 2008 - Ecumen
Dental Practice Management Exhausts Dentists
The majority of dentists have felt burnt out and exhausted with dentistry at some point in their dental careers, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - May 05, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Builder Homesite, Inc. Launches Condo Search Site
Platform makes it easy to search for the newest downtown digs. Builder Homesite’s (BHI) New Home Source (http://www.newhomesource.com), the leading consumer resource to new home communities throughout the U.S., has launched Urban Condo Living (http://www.urbancondoliving.com) – a comprehensive, new condo search website tailored to urban dwellers looking for their dream space in the sky. - May 01, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
Inspirational Elders Honored in "Splendid Seniors Among Us" Ebook Issued by Nashville, TN Publisher
Pearlsong Press releases complimentary ebook commemorating its Splendid Seniors Among Us program and people whose activities after 65 can inspire all ages. - April 12, 2008 - Pearlsong Press
New Resort Retirement Community Coming to Scottsdale, Deposits Now Being Accepted
Senior Resource Group (SRG), owner, developer and operator of award-winning retirement communities throughout the United States, announced today the creation of Maravilla Scottsdale, a first-of-its-kind retirement resort community in the prestigious community of Scottsdale. Fully refundable... - April 02, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
New Resort Retirement Community, Maravilla Scottsdale Names Veteran Management Team
A veteran management and sales team has been assembled for Maravilla Scottsdale, a planned resort retirement community under development in Scottsdale by Senior Resource Group (SRG). Tim Cowen has been appointed executive director and Joy Ricci, sales and marketing consultant. Completing the... - April 02, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
Costa Rica - the Undiscovered Southern Central Pacific Real Estate Boom
Changes are coming … this out-of-the-way place is not so out-of-the-way anymore. 1) New International Airport (Costa Rica’s third) is being built in Palmar Norte 2) New 80,000 square foot Hospital is currently under construction 3) Costanera Highway (Pacific Coast Highway) is in the final stages of road improvement. - March 25, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
NHA Announces a National LTC Marketing Campaign for Employer Groups
National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators
With the Launch of Retiredinstyle.net Babyboomers Facing Bleak Retirement Options Look South to Mexico with This Company's Affordable Alternatives
A comprehensive guide for retirement in Mexico on a modest budget and with limited assets. - March 12, 2008 - Retired in Style
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Introduces the Reserve on the Tennessee River
East Tennessee Luxury Properties is proud to introduce The Reserve, a unique historic development filled with majestic and detailed homes reminiscent of 19th century Europe. Residents will be surrounded by a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty, breathtaking sunsets, and awe-inspiring waterfront views. - February 21, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Encourages Responsible Pet Owners to Take Part in National Spay Day on February 26, 2008
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, in support of National Spay Day, promoted by the Humane Society of the United States, is reminding all dog and cat owners to be responsible pet owners and have your dog or cat spayed or neutered. - February 19, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Baby Boomers Dominate New Homes Sales for 2007
Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is #1 Selling Community in Atlanta. - February 13, 2008 - Village at Deaton Creek by Del Webb
One of the Nation’s Largest Real Estate Investing Summits Kicks into High Gear
Leap into Prosperity, boasting one of the largest educational line-ups for real estate investors in 2008 has rolled out the schedule of events and it includes over 40 hours of real estate education. - February 07, 2008 - Get Real REI
New Branson Lakeside Vacation Home Opening May 2008
New vacation home is due to open in May 2008 for year round vacations to Branson, Missouri, just in time for the Summer 2008 season. Exclusive amenities and prime location on Tablerock Lake are what set this property apart from the typical Branson lakeside lodging. - February 01, 2008 - Branson Lake Home Vacation Rentals
Inspiring Article on "True Tales of People Who Changed Careers" Tells Story of Going from a Banking Career to a Career as a Dog Trainer and Becoming a Huge Success
Jim Burwell, President and CEO of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette was featured in a January 6, 2008 article by Kate Lorenz, with careerbuilders.com on AOL’s home page. - January 17, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training