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Senior Living Reduces Health Risks Associated With Loneliness and Social Isolation
Have you ever noticed how much a heartfelt laugh with a friend can make you feel better? Over the last couple of decades, many studies have shown that our emotions, both positive and negative, can affect our physical and mental health. But less is known about the role...
4 Ways CCRCs Help Seniors Stay Healthy
According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA’s) World Factbook, which tracks life expectancy at birth for every country in the world, revealed a surprising truth: In 2022, with a life expectancy of 80.59 years, the United States was only ranked 46 out of 226...
Senior Living in Louisiana: The Benefits of the Christwood Lifestyle
If you’ve just begun to think about what it would be like to live in a retirement community like Christwood, you might not realize all the advantages you could enjoy. While we can’t speak for all retirement communities in Louisiana, we can most definitely paint you a...
Helpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement
One of the main reasons you may be putting off downsizing or moving to a retirement community is dealing with all the “stuff” that has accumulated over the years. Yet, if done right, the process of downsizing may not be as daunting as you think. It may even be...
Even in Winter, There’s No Shortage of Activities for Seniors at Christwood
While other parts of the country may be experiencing heavy snowfalls or subfreezing temperatures, we’re fortunate to have milder winters here in Covington. Still, we do have some chilly days throughout the season. Most of the time it’s plenty nice enough to get out...
CCRCs Often Viewed as a Gift to the Children
“It’s the best gift my parents could have possibly given us at this stage of life.” Comments like this are common among adult children whose parents live in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), sometimes referred to as life plan communities. CCRCs, like...
The Dining Options at Christwood: Fresh, Flexible and Oh, So Delicious!
Good food is one of life’s simple pleasures — especially when someone else prepares it for you. We’ll admit that most people probably don’t think of fine dining when it comes to the food in senior living communities. But if they had the opportunity to sample the...
Wondering How Long the Northshore Real Estate Market Will Stay Strong? Here’s What a Local Expert Says
If you’ve been thinking about making that change and moving to a retirement community like Christwood, you may have been keeping an eye on the local Northshore real estate market. If so, then you know that it’s definitely a “seller’s market,” like most other markets...
Financial Planning Resources To Help You Make Your Best Retirement Living Decisions
“Do I have enough assets to cover the cost of whatever care I may need down the road?” This is one of the most common questions our sales counselors are asked. It’s right up there with “How can I protect my estate so my children will have an...
Senior Living Reduces Health Risks Associated With Loneliness and Social Isolation
Have you ever noticed how much a heartfelt laugh with a friend can make you feel better? Over the last couple of decades, many studies have shown that our emotions, both positive and negative, can affect our physical and mental health. But less is known about the role...
4 Ways CCRCs Help Seniors Stay Healthy
According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA’s) World Factbook, which tracks life expectancy at birth for every country in the world, revealed a surprising truth: In 2022, with a life expectancy of 80.59 years, the United States was only ranked 46 out of 226...
Senior Living in Louisiana: The Benefits of the Christwood Lifestyle
If you’ve just begun to think about what it would be like to live in a retirement community like Christwood, you might not realize all the advantages you could enjoy. While we can’t speak for all retirement communities in Louisiana, we can most definitely paint you a...
Even in Winter, There’s No Shortage of Activities for Seniors at Christwood
While other parts of the country may be experiencing heavy snowfalls or subfreezing temperatures, we’re fortunate to have milder winters here in Covington. Still, we do have some chilly days throughout the season. Most of the time it’s plenty nice enough to get out...
CCRCs Often Viewed as a Gift to the Children
“It’s the best gift my parents could have possibly given us at this stage of life.” Comments like this are common among adult children whose parents live in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), sometimes referred to as life plan communities. CCRCs, like...
The Dining Options at Christwood: Fresh, Flexible and Oh, So Delicious!
Good food is one of life’s simple pleasures — especially when someone else prepares it for you. We’ll admit that most people probably don’t think of fine dining when it comes to the food in senior living communities. But if they had the opportunity to sample the...
Wondering How Long the Northshore Real Estate Market Will Stay Strong? Here’s What a Local Expert Says
If you’ve been thinking about making that change and moving to a retirement community like Christwood, you may have been keeping an eye on the local Northshore real estate market. If so, then you know that it’s definitely a “seller’s market,” like most other markets...
Financial Planning Resources To Help You Make Your Best Retirement Living Decisions
“Do I have enough assets to cover the cost of whatever care I may need down the road?” This is one of the most common questions our sales counselors are asked. It’s right up there with “How can I protect my estate so my children will have an...
The Healthy Habits You Start in the New Year
Can Pay Off All Year Long
Improve Your Quality of Life and Have More Fun in 2021! Some people make it a habit to set new year’s resolutions for themselves each year, only to find that within a few weeks, those good intentions have fallen by the wayside. Whether you set any resolutions for 2021...
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