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Nov. 5, 2015

Retire to the vibrant Ventana Lakes

Looking for the perfect Arizona retirement community to enjoy the best years of your life? Just one look and you’ll know right away why you should retire to the vibrant Ventana Lakes in Peoria. This sprawling, friendly retirement community features nine lakes packed with freshwater fish and has …

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Oct. 29, 2015

Take the fear out of retirement planning this Halloween

Think the ghost, goblins, and ghouls of Halloween are scary? Try planning for retirement! When many older adults think about retirement planning, they are both scared and overwhelmed at the process. Is now the right time to retire? Do I have enough money? Am I truly ready to stop …

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Oct. 15, 2015

Welcome back, Snowbirds!

Fall is here and with Arizona temperatures dipping back into the 80’s, you may have noticed the migration of winter snowbirds returning to the Valley of the Sun. For those who don’t know, snowbirds are seasonal residents who visit warmer climates to escape the harsh winters of their …

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Oct. 8, 2015

Fall Festival Country Fair in Sun City

The fall season is here and now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all the fun fall events in Sun City. There are lots of things to do this month for Arizona retirees, snowbirds, and Sun City residents alike. I’m especially looking forward to the …

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Sept. 24, 2015

September is Grandfamily/Kinship Care Month

Did you know? There’s an estimated 177,000 children being taken care of by their grandparents or other extended family members in Arizona according to Arizona Grandparent Ambassadors, a support network for grandparents raising grandchildren. The reasons why a grandparent or family member may take over care of a …

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Sept. 17, 2015

Benefits of Intergenerational Learning Programs

It’s no surprise that aging in long-term senior care facilities sometimes has negative annotations; and with good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about eighty percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, which can lead to high levels of depression. So …

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Sept. 16, 2015

Tips for Planning Retirement in 2015

Are you planning on retiring in Arizona this year? Congratulations! Before you put away your punch card and head off to your luxury retirement community, make sure you’ve effectively planned your retirement in a way that will benefit and support you. Here are

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Sept. 14, 2015

3 Essential Tips for Becoming the Ultimate Snowbird

If there’s one thing living in the valley of the sun has made me appreciate, it’s the winters. While many places are combating tons of snow and shoveling their driveways, we are enjoying hikes and afternoons at the pool. It’s no wonder Arizona is one of the top places snowbirds …

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Sept. 13, 2015

Top 3 Reasons to Retire in Corte Bella

Looking for a beautiful retirement community in Sun City West, Arizona to call your own? Look no further than Corte Bella. Described as “retirement living at its best” by the residents, this charmingly landscaped 45-and-up communityfeatures everything you need to maintain an active, …

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Sept. 12, 2015

5 Safe Spring Cleaning Tips for Senior Citizens

Now that the beautiful spring season has graced the Sonoran deserts of Arizona, many people are feeling more compelled to start spring cleaning, especially Arizona retirees. No matter how and when you decide to pull out that dust buster, it pays to play it safe. So whether …

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