Retirement Community

Researching retirement communities for yourself or a loved one can be very confusing. Most seniors will refer to this as their “last move”. The heat is on to wade through all the options and information to choose the best community based on their individual situation and circumstances. Your research will include surfing the internet, calling specific communities of interest based on location and plans they offer, and visiting those communities to see for yourself if it is the one for you.

Some fortunate seniors see their relaxed lifestyle in a retirement community as a carefree way of life that they’ve worked all their lives to achieve. Many retirement communities compare favorably to the lifestyle enjoyed on luxury cruise ships. Imagine how this picture-perfect life of leisure is shattered when a resident of one retirement community is found murdered on a nearby rail trail. Former CIA operative Tony Dantry is called in by the wife of the deceased when the local authorities don’t view the death as a homicide. Before long more bodies are found and it becomes clear that ...

Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About) Thirty-nine-year-old Rosi Laruee—named Rosisophia Doroche after her mother’s beloved Golden Girls—decides that the end of her twenty-year marriage and her dad’s impending knee replacement surgery are all the excuses she needs to visit Tucson Valley Retirement Community. But the drama follows Rosi when she finds the body of local tart and business owner, Salem Mansfield.

When Poppy goes from complacent retiree to penniless widow in a matter of weeks, the idea of spending her golden years as the biggest charity case in Palm Springs renders her speechless. With no real skills and nothing left to lose, Poppy uses her obsession with true crime shows to start a career as a private eye....

Live your senior years as part of a thriving community—choose the continuing care retirement community or life plan community that’s right for you, even if you’re still a few years away from retirement. Retirement can be a joyful time; however, one question hangs over your head: how can you prepare for your long-term care? The old idea that family will take care of you in your senior years is beautiful but often impractical. You may not have any family or your family may be consumed with their daily survival or not be as financially stable as you are. You may not want to be a burden ...

Aging Without Family is a practical, reassuring handbook for adults who expect to age solo - widowed, divorced, child-free, or with adult children living far away - and want a clear plan for care, community, housing, and finances. If you’ve searched for “solo aging,” “aging alone,” or “senior housing options” and found scattered advice, this book gives you a complete, step-by-step path you can actually follow. Who this book is for Adults 50+ planning to live independently without nearby family who want safety-first systems for daily life, healthcare, legal documents, ...

It's been ten years since we last visited the Sister Circle at Peerbaugh Place. The ladies have entered a new season of life as Senior Sisters. As expected they've gotten better with age. They definitely have not lost their fire and spunk! Join Evelyn, Tessa, Accosta, and Mae as they face the challenges and opportunities that come with being mature, feisty females. You can be assured that their bond of sisterhood and faith never fails.

Discover a joyful and engaged retirement in just a few months, even if you're not sure where to start or feel overwhelmed by change. Are you struggling to redefine your identity post-career? Does the idea of social isolation or adjusting to a new routine fill you with anxiety? Are you searching for a new purpose without the anchors of work-driven goals? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many women find themselves facing these challenges, but with the guidance found in this book, the path to a joyful retirement is clearer than you think. Retirement For Women...

Thirty-nine-year-old Rosi Laruee—named Rosisophia Doroche after her mother’s beloved Golden Girls—decides that the end of her twenty-year marriage and her dad’s impending knee replacement surgery are all the excuses she needs to visit Tucson Valley Retirement Community. But the drama follows Rosi when she finds the body of local tart and business owner, Salem Mansfield. The information she discovers using her newspaper reporter sleuthing skills coupled with the clues she picks up from lackluster Police Officer Dan Daniel lead to a surprise discovery when the murderer is revealed.

The acclaimed author of Red Clocks returns with a biting, lyrical novel about an intergenerational group home run by an ex-musician determined to make a place for those without one On a bluff above a river rises The House, where elderly and disabled residents live alongside young people who help...

The lovable curmudgeon Hendrik Groen is back, and as funny and charming as ever in a new adventure with the Old-But-Not-Dead Club—perfect for fans of Frederik Backman and Graeme Simision. Everyone's favorite octogenarian and his pals are more determined than ever to wreak havoc and turn a...

Welcome to "Home Sweet Retirement," the ultimate guide to all things housing in retirement. If you are in the golden years of your life and have started turning thoughts towards your living situations in retirement, this eBook is your one-stop shop for every question you might have. From understanding your housing needs to weighing up the pros and cons of aging in place, this book aims to provide an in-depth guide to meet your specific requirements. Would it benefit you to consider downsizing? Or perhaps diving into the world of retirement communities? All options are discussed, evaluated, ...

Mexico's Premiere Beach and Jungle Family Vacation Destination Looking for a tropical vacation experience somewhere that is not overrun with tourists and high-rise resorts? The Riviera Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta is a world away from the commercial resort-oriented destination call Vallarta. Discover pristine beaches, hot springs, authentic towns, fun family activities and a truly Mexican experience in one of Mexico's newest and safest family beach jungle vacation destinations. Riviera Nayarit means Family Fun This guidebook, written by an expat that has lived in Nayarit for over ...

Florida has long beckoned retirees seeking to spend their golden years in the sun, but, for many, the American dream of owning a home there was financially impossible. That changed in the 1950s, when the so-called "installment land sales industry" appeared out of nowhere to hawk billions of dollars of Florida residential property, sight unseen, to retiring northerners. For only $10 down and $10 a month, working-class pensioners could buy a piece of the Florida dream: a graded homesite that would be waiting for them in a planned community when they were ready to build.

Gold painted stones with bible verses and a strange symbol began to appear along the paths of Golden Oaks Retirement Community. Some of the messages were comforting. Others seemed threatening. Residents became fearful about the motives of this mysterious painter. Cate May, 87-year-old resident sleuth, was determined to find out who was painting and distributing these stones. As former social worker, she leaves no stone unturned in her investigation. This is the third book in the Cate May Golden Oaks series. It provides a light-hearted glimpse into the activities in a retirement community as...

Essie Cobb, senior sleuth, and her three gal pals Opal, Marjorie, and Fay are playing cards (and causing trouble) in the all-purpose room at the Happy Haven Retirement Home. Not even having to use walkers to get around will stop these ladies from getting into trouble! A one-act play based on the Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth mysteries by Patricia Rockwell. This play may be produced by amateur groups without a royalty payment.

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author Laurie Frankel, an exuberant and timely new novel At seventy-seven, Pepper Mills is too old to be a stranger in a strange land. She didn’t choose the Vista View Retirement Community of Austin, Texas—that would be her three grown...

🍂 Sometimes retirement is anything but quiet... 🍂 Beth and Mark Bennett thought their biggest decision would be where to spend their first autumn as retirees. They never imagined they'd be hunting for a missing harvest queen in the corn fields of Iowa. 👑 THE MYSTERY 👑 Three weeks before the harvest festival, Jenna Walsh—the beloved festival queen—vanishes without a trace. The tight-knit farming community refuses to crown a replacement, leaving her throne empty in an act of unwavering faith. But when retired teacher Beth Bennett joins the festival committee, she discovers ...

Cottage Keys & a Corpse: A Villages Cozy Mystery by M.C. Needleton Welcome to The Villages—Florida’s sunniest retirement paradise…where the margaritas are strong, the golf carts are faster than you’d think, and the gossip is deadlier than the humidity. Maggie and Bert Miller traded the rainy Pacific Northwest for palm trees, pickleball, and what was supposed to be their “forever vacation.” But when they unlock the door to their dream cottage, they don’t just find sunshine—they find a corpse on the fainting couch. Suddenly, they’re not just retirees. They’re suspects. As ...

There’s a rockin’ concert of 1960s impersonators coming to Tucson Valley to perform in the snowbird send-off concert at the Tucson Valley Retirement Community Performing Arts Center. And as the one in charge, Rosi Larue is thriving in the chaos. Diva attitudes, outrageous requests, and late flights don’t sideline what is meant to be the greatest concert this community has ever seen. That is, until a dead body shows up below the stage next to the front row of seats.