Nestle in the Right Neighborhood Where you choose to live is one of the most important determinants of your happiness. If you’re looking for a retirement destination, here are some things to keep in mind: People are generally happiest in sunny areas, in the Pacific Northwest and on the water. Look for neighborhoods with sidewalks,…
Retirees Return to Campus Living
Retirees get everything but the exams: football games, lectures, concerts and beautiful surroundings. Many universities now offer on-campus senior housing communities that make life enjoyable. Jim Davis lives on campus at Penn State, attends football and basketball games and works out daily at its track. But there’s little chance you’d mistake him for an undergrad.…
Capturing Memories
By Susan Thaxton Ever dream about writing your memoir but not sure how or where to begin? Or have you thought about putting your parents’ memories on paper to share their legacy with other family members but just never got around to it? Then let me introduce you to Francine Brevetti. Francine Brevetti is an…
ABC7’s Cheryl Jennings Interviews Senior Seasons
Every Sunday morning ABC7 news anchor Cheryl Jennings hosts an Emmy award-winning public affairs show called “Beyond the Headlines.” The topics focus on issues facing people of the Bay Area, and a recent episode focused on Elder Care issues. On this recently aired half-hour show Cheryl Jennings interviewed Dr. Patrick Arbore, Director of the Friendship…
The Village Where People Have Dementia – and Fun
[This is a summary of an article appearing in The Guardian newspaper on August 27, 2012. To read the complete article, go to http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/aug/27/dementia-village-residents-have-fun] In the unassuming small Dutch town of Weesp, half an hour southeast of Amsterdam, you’ll find Hogewey, a pioneering institution that has developed an innovative, humane and apparently affordable way of caring…
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