Keep up with the latest news at Aberdeen Ridge, learn some helpful tips and ideas related to senior living, and gain insight into issues that matter to seniors and their loved ones.



Fun Ideas for Decorating Your Independent Living Apartment

Are you planning a move into an independent living apartment? You’ll probably spend a fair amount of time decluttering, downsizing, and mapping out a plan to ensure your move goes smoothly. After the essential details are worked out, why not have a little fun decorating your new space? This is your chance to add personal …

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How Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Save You Money

Whether you’ve just started your research on senior living options or have been digging through search results for weeks, you’re likely to come across several continuing care retirement communities. You know they offer the retirement lifestyle you’re looking for, but they can also require a seemingly large entrance fee. So what exactly is a continuing …

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Why Reserving a Spot in a Senior Living Community Is a Great Idea

New senior living communities, like Aberdeen Ridge, will offer gorgeous apartments and modern services and amenities that exceed your every expectation. However, it’s difficult to wait when you’re ready to start the next chapter of your retirement. Joining a waitlist for a community that’s just putting on the finishing touches still has a wealth of …

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What is Peak Living?

At Aberdeen Ridge, we believe retirement is a lot more than a calendar filled with basic activities. Instead, we think the foundation of a robust retirement includes a strong focus on senior wellness, discovering your passions and building meaningful social connections with your neighbors. That’s why we created Peak Living. When you’re a resident in …

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How to Look for Changes In Your Aging Loved Ones During the Holidays

Evaluating your parent’s health is difficult when you don’t live nearby, and talking on the phone doesn’t help much, either. Holiday visits are the perfect time to check on their well-being and take notice of any changes in their health. Here are six subtle signs to look for during the holidays that might mean your …

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What Is an Entrance Fee Model?

The senior living community entrance fee model is a great option for older adults wanting to manage their financial futures. However, all the jargon surrounding the cost of senior living can be confusing. So what exactly are entrance fees and are they worth it?  Here are answers to frequently asked questions about senior living entrance …

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The 6 Dimensions of Wellness: What Are They?

“Health and wellness” – it’s such a familiar phrase that you may not think much about what it really means. But Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute, has thought about the meaning of health and wellness and what it takes to achieve it. Hettler defines wellness as a holistic and evolving process …

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The Best Hikes for Seniors in Colorado Springs/Garden of the Gods

Legend has it that in 1859 two surveyors came across an area of incredible rock formations near Pike’s Peak. The sight prompted one surveyor to exclaim, “Why, it is a fit place for the gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods.” One look at the majestic 300-foot orange sandstone spires …

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Checklist: What to Do While on a Senior Living Waitlist

You’ve joined the waitlist while you’re waiting to move into a retirement community, and once you move to the top of the waitlist, you’re planning on moving right into your new home there.  You might think you can now take it easy for a while. After all, the retirement community won’t be calling you tomorrow …

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