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Festive Fun for the Holidays in Western North Carolina
If you’re looking for something to get you into the holiday spirit, you don’t have to look far for fun holiday events in western North Carolina. We’re home to one of the biggest and oldest holiday displays at Biltmore House in Asheville. You can also punch your ticket...
Brush Up on Breast Health for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast health is important all year long, but October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a timely opportunity to remind yourself how to identify breast cancer early, when it’s most likely to be treatable and before the cancer spreads to other parts of your...
Downsizing Your Home: When, Why and How
If you’re like most Americans, from the moment you purchased your first “starter home,” you probably started thinking about adding on or buying a bigger house. One with room for a growing family or better for entertaining friends or just a better investment. After...
Finding an LGBT Retirement Community
It’s estimated there will be seven million LGBT seniors in the U.S. by 2030. But across the country, there are only a few dozen senior living communities whose focus is serving LGBT residents. Seemingly, that would make finding an LGBT-friendly retirement community a...
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
The world of senior living can feel overwhelming as you begin to explore your options. What levels of living are available? What are the differences between independent living and assisted living? Will I need care a few years down the road? (The answer to the last...
Senior Living for Couples: A Variety of Options
When you and your significant other enter retirement life, you probably have one thing on your mind — relaxation. But once you start to settle into things, it’s common to start thinking about the future. You might wonder what will happen if a time comes when your...
Grace Ridge Completes Major Renovation Project
A worldwide pandemic couldn’t stop Grace Ridge Retirement Community from completing a multimillion-dollar renovation project that enhances the lives of its more than 200 residents. The One North Project opened to popular demand in March 2021. Residents can now admire...
Signs You’re Ready to Move into Independent Living
After decades of owning a home, it can start to take more than it gives by requiring more and more of your time and money for home maintenance and upkeep. If keeping up with your day-to-day chores is becoming a bit of a burden, it could be a sign to explore senior...
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Friend. Coach. Cheerleader. Multitasker. Therapist. Advice-giver. Motherhood entails a long list of unofficial jobs that may or may not have to do with actual parenting! Mother’s Day is a celebration of the loving, caring, talented women we know who exemplify the role...
Is Memory Care the Same as Skilled Nursing?
Understanding the terms used for senior care is the first step to deciding the best choice for your loved one. In this article, we define two common care options you may have heard about: memory care and skilled nursing. To begin explaining the difference between...
