Not everyone enjoys exercise but studies do show that seniors who keep physically fit are able to live independently longer, and isn’t that our goal? People who exercise have better balance, and this can help to avoid potentially serious injuries from falling. Furthermore, when you exercise you have more energy so you can do more of the things you enjoy doing, such as spending time with your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – who want you around for a long time.The fact is, it’s ...  Read More

How many of us, have questioned ourselves, about letting our elderly parents drive? It’s a story I hear over and over again, from the families that come to me for advice and counsel. I am the Marketing Director for a wonderful Continuing Care Retirement Community, and have talked with hundreds of families about this very subject.   Read More

Friendships “I feel lucky to live at Arbor Oaks because of the friendships and fellowship here. Gosh, it makes life easy, but the friendships are the number one reason!” –Wanda GreerStaff “It’s a blessing to be here. After getting married, this was the best decision we’ve ever made.   Read More

A common question among prospective CCRC (continuing care retirement community) residents is, “When is the best time to make the move?” There is no right answer to this question because everyone’s situation is different and unique. If you wait too long, you risk missing out on some of the very reasons people are attracted to these communities in the first place.  It doesn’t get easier as you get older.If you feel that a continuing care retirement community is right for y...  Read More

In the late afternoon hours of August 25, 2017, a Category 4 storm named “Harvey” began rolling into the Houston metro area. It would eventually dump more than 50 inches of rain and strike the Texas coast with winds up to 130mph. The storm brought unprecedented amounts of rain to an area stretching from the coastal town of Rockport to as far northeast as Lufkin before dissipating.   Read More