Through the years, kitchen design styles for homes have changed. Thank goodness we’ve left the era of “That 70’s Show” and progressed from olive green appliances and Formica countertops. Today’s home builders offer a wide range of natural materials for … Continue reading
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Social Media and Seniors
Recent trends show the 55+ demographic are among the fastest growing group online to use social media, even though it’s a fact that senior citizens are typically slow to use new technologies. Internet users accessing social networks in the 55+ … Continue reading
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Top Five Hospitals Near Sanctuary Lane Estates
Massachusetts’s healthcare is constantly at the forefront of discussions about the U.S. healthcare industry. This is largely due to the fact that the controversially nicknamed “Obama-Care” federal health program is modeled after the Massachusetts’s health care insurance reform law of … Continue reading
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Therapy Pets and Companion Animals
Research has shown that owning a pet as an older adult can have many benefits and actually extend your life. The emotional benefits of having a pet, such as a therapy dog, can actually lead to physical benefits. Just the … Continue reading
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Sanctuary Lane Estates and The Baby Boomer Bulge
The Baby Boomer bulge has the population of 55 plus active adults exploding in demographic charts. In the United States alone 74 million people were 55 and over by 2010. That’s almost 24% of the population, or nearly 1 in … Continue reading
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The Massachusetts Tax Man Cometh
The Massachusetts Tax Man Cometh The 2012 tax season is upon us and deadlines are less than a month away. If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve already completed yours, or maybe just procrastinating a little bit. In either case, filing … Continue reading
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Container Gardening For Your Home
Many people today enjoy the convenience of living in a private community that includes property maintenance. Most of the exterior landscaping issues are taken care of but you can still practice your “green thumb”, and add charm and personal style … Continue reading
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Double Duty Furniture For Smaller Homes
Many people who have moved to a smaller home or a townhouse usually did so for the same reason, it made financial sense. Stretching your dollar as far as it can go was a primary concern when buying your property, … Continue reading
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Top 5 Reasons to Retire and Stay in Massachusetts
So you’ve come to that point in your life when you have to decide where to retire… You’ve made that decision to move, but what retirement location will provide the most happiness? Of all of the 50 states to move … Continue reading
The Downsizing Dilema
There will come a transitional time in every active adult’s life where they are faced with the decision to keep the family home or downsize to a new location. It’s definitely never an easy decision, but one that always becomes … Continue reading
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