Tag: retirement | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 5

Living Life to the Fullest

Posted by Nicola Enright-Morin
|Date: October 01, 2013
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Living Life to the Fullest

Some of us dream of living life to the fullest; others just get on with it. Author Florida Ann Town embra ...

Some of us dream of living life to the fullest; others just get on with it. Author Florida Ann Town embraces the latter by making the most of every opportunity that comes her way, and carving out many ...

October 01, 2013
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Why Today’s Seniors Are Buying Real Estate

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: July 01, 2013
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Why Today’s Seniors Are Buying Real Estate

While the demand for senior residences is on the increase, seniors don’t always want that option. Many si ...

While the demand for senior residences is on the increase, seniors don’t always want that option. Many simply want to scale back to something more manageable with less maintenance. Thinking ahead or a ...

July 01, 2013
| by Barbara Risto

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Home Sweet Tiny Home

Posted by John Thomson
|Date: February 01, 2013
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Home Sweet Tiny Home

Ann Eynon loves her new digs. Her small one-and-a-half-storey house is modern, efficient and close to fam ...

Ann Eynon loves her new digs. Her small one-and-a-half-storey house is modern, efficient and close to family. In fact, Ann’s grandchildren are no more than six metres away in the “big house” on the ot ...

February 01, 2013
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Memory, Motivation, and Moxie

Posted by Chris Millikan
|Date: December 01, 2011
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Memory, Motivation, and Moxie

Prelude Ordinary seniors enjoy brisk walks in the park, some moderate hiking or cycling and swimming laps ...

Prelude Ordinary seniors enjoy brisk walks in the park, some moderate hiking or cycling and swimming laps each week. But, at 60-something, Marian Lowery is no ordinary senior! A retired educator marri ...

December 01, 2011
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Dung Beetles Have Right-of-Way

Posted by Julie Ferguson
|Date: June 01, 2011
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Dung Beetles Have Right-of-Way

Dung beetles have right-of-way here! Nothing else, not even pedestrians, just dung beetles. I’m in South ...

Dung beetles have right-of-way here! Nothing else, not even pedestrians, just dung beetles. I’m in South Africa and road signs proclaiming this law are everywhere. I first encounter the beetles in a g ...

June 01, 2011
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75 Years and Counting…

Posted by Janet Nichol
|Date: September 01, 2010
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75 Years and Counting…

Arlene McGinn will promote lawn bowling to anyone who will listen. And it's not just because she's presid ...

Arlene McGinn will promote lawn bowling to anyone who will listen. And it's not just because she's president of the White Rock Lawn Bowling Club. Arlene continually sees the positive impact the sport ...

September 01, 2010
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We Shall Not Rest

Posted by Laurie Wilson
|Date: August 01, 2010
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We Shall Not Rest

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggl ...

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggling up hills and braving weekend traffic on Island roads and highways? Would you think this mus ...

August 01, 2010
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A Time to Dance

Posted by Eileen Mackenzie
|Date: August 01, 2010
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A Time to Dance

When I decided to ignore self-imposed roadblocks, I discovered an exciting, inexpensive, and varied world ...

When I decided to ignore self-imposed roadblocks, I discovered an exciting, inexpensive, and varied world of dancing in Metro Vancouver. Many dance classes, clubs, and venues eagerly await new members ...

August 01, 2010
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Aids to Daily Living

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Aids to Daily Living

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest ...

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest possible level and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. ADLs are also referred to as " ...

June 05, 2009
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The Cost of Retirement

Posted by Cheri Crause
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Cost of Retirement

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services ...

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services you may require to stay independent? The answer to these questions would be easy if you knew t ...

June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and co ...

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and continuing care - in a single setting. Often this is referred to as "aging in place" since the st ...

June 05, 2009
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Assisted Living Residences

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Assisted Living Residences

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help sen ...

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help seniors with some limitations to continue living as independently as they can. It often provides ...

June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...

June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Posted by Rick Hoogendoorn
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

June 05, 2009
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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your pos ...

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your possessions can be a real challenge. For Lorne Ames, the experience of simplifying his life and be ...

June 05, 2009
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