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.

Retirement Can Be Fatal Mario Clemenza isn’t your typical retiree. Eager to leave his days as an assassin behind, he’s searching for love and happiness. His spirited new bride, Sonia, is bold and fearless and refuses to stay in the shadows. Together, they’re a dynamic duo - equal parts wit and nerve. But within a 55+ community where secrets fester behind manicured lawns, danger lurks closer than either expected. Retirement may not have killed them yet—but it’s certainly trying. Perfect for fans of quirky neighbors, and mysteries with a sharp edge - because in this neighborhood, ...

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...

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...

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.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) represent one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking models of senior living, designed to provide comfort, security, and dignity throughout the aging process. This eBook explores the multifaceted world of CCRCs—from their origins and evolution to their business models, contract types, and financial structures. It presents a clear picture of how these communities work, what they offer, and why they have become increasingly important to both elderly individuals and their families seeking long-term stability and peace of mind. At the ...

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 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...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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.

Weber offers listeners practical advice about how to use family meetings to provide financial education for children and strengthen family ties. A Spectrum of Legacies includes case studies, sample worksheets, and letters from Weber’s long experience as an advisor to affluent families. Listeners can use A Spectrum of Legacies to create legacies that pass their financial assets in a way that reflects their personal values, teaches their children, and benefits their communities.

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 ...

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.

Why is Florida a scary place to live? It's not because there are so many elderly in Florida, but because you never know when your last moment on earth will be living in Florida. For those that venture to live in Over 55 communities it can be a challenge, but it can also lead to the end of life-by murder. Who's doing the killings? You have to read this short 150 page book to find out, and then and only then you will learn why you never want to live on a golf-course in Florida.

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, ...

Faced with a major loss of services, daring seniors throw caution to the wind and embrace ganjapreneurship. Einstein Meadows: The Unspoken Perils & Thrills of Living in a Retirement Community is a humorous novel about three retired professors who relocate campus culture by developing a neighborhood for their former colleagues. The academics bring their old baggage full of intrigue, power grabs, endless backstabbing, insecurity and one-upmanship so prevalent in their prior work settings.