It has often been said that when you retire, you are busier than ever as new activities fill your life. Many retirees think about volunteering once they finish full-time work. In any community, there are lots of opportunities to give [...]

Living in a retirement community has some wonderful aspects that make the golden years of life even more enjoyable. Buena Vida Estates is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers continuing care for seniors. We pride ourselves on [...]

Over the years, research has shown that there is a deep cognitive link between music and memory. [1] Many health professionals and institutions have even found that personally meaningful music has been shown to improve the quality of life in [...]

You've finally retired and can now spend your senior years traveling, spending time with friends and family, starting new hobbies, or relaxing. During this exciting transition period, the last thing you want is for your mental or physical health to [...]

Many seniors have touted continuing care community benefits. Some have even described entering a continuing care retirement community as one of the best decisions of their lives. When you live in a CCRC, you enjoy the opportunity for better health, [...]

It's typical no matter how old you are: the older you get, the easier it is for you to forget things, or for the sharpness of your mind to decrease. But what you might not realize: it doesn't have to [...]

Selecting the right place to retire is a major decision. You'll need to consider a variety of factors when choosing the best location. Even though there are several options throughout the United States and abroad worth considering, Florida is continually [...]

Working with paint, pencils, color, and shapes is fun for people of all ages. But it can be especially beneficial for seniors. Art for retired seniors is just one of the ways you can stay active into your retirement, and [...]

A continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is a type of senior living community where residents enjoy countless amenities, services, and accommodations that help them age in place. When you move into a CCRC, you'll discuss your life plan with [...]

How do you select the right community for you? You are starting to think a retirement community might be in your future. There are reasons you are thinking this way: home maintenance is getting harder, social interactions are harder during [...]