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 …
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 …
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 …
When to Use Professional Downsizing Companies and Movers For Seniors
For many reasons, moving into senior living is an exciting time. It means a fulfilling future is on the horizon with a new lifestyle, surroundings and friendships all waiting to be discovered. There’s just one downside: the move itself. Often, seniors who are moving into senior living communities are downsizing from family homes, and that’s …
How to Keep The Things You Love While Downsizing
Downsizing may mean scaling back, but it doesn’t have to mean parting with the things you hold most dear. Leaving your family home and moving to a senior living community can be both exciting and bittersweet as you contemplate getting rid of belongings that hold precious memories. The trick is learning how to downsize creatively …
Colorado Springs: The Best Place to Retire in the Colorado
Many people start their search for the best place to retire by casting a wide net. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve narrowed things down to the great state of Colorado. That’s an excellent choice indeed, but also one that still leaves you with a decision to make on which city is …
