active adult communities: Baby Boomer Series ~ Thinking Ahead - 03/31/12 09:21 PM

In the Baby Boomer Series, I address the issues facing people who are in the throes of making decisions about their later years. A recent post described two women, now in their later years, who made very different decisions. 
One of those decisions is where you want to spend your retirement years. Some people will choose to remain exactly where they are; some will opt for other locations or other living arrangements. Another post will explore prime locations for retirees, but before you even make that decision, it is wise to consider a few criteria.
Do you want to live in an … (11 comments)

active adult communities: Hey Baby Boomers! Have You Had Enough Yet? - 11/17/11 02:13 AM
Hey Baby Boomers! Have You Had Enough Yet?

 
First, let me say that I am a bona fide Baby Boomer so I can relate.  Second, let me say that I spent the entire weeked raking up leaves from my yard and debris from my garden.  Third, let me say that all this yard work is getting really old.
 
I, for one, have had enough!  I am ready to let someone else do it all.  My house has become too much of a burden, and my prized garden that I spent a lifetime creating is ridiculously labor-intensive.  I don't … (63 comments)