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In the movie Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton’s character wisely said, “honey, time marches on, and eventually it marches across your face.” While there’s no escaping the inevitable wrinkle here and there, do we actually wake up at the dawn of our birthday and say wow I feel a year older? Not really. In fact, most […]

Being a caregiver to my mother was the most rewarding experience of my life. All the years she dedicated to me, I felt like I was able to give back and be there for her. We see our parents, and loved ones as these warriors of life, like the rock that cannot be shaken, and […]

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I look forward to the stuffing, the sweet potatoes, and the days of leftovers. I’m always looking for ways to trim down my favorite recipes so I can enjoy them without the extreme calorie load. Let’s face it, what do pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and stuffing have in common? […]

Caring for the elderly gets expensive fast. In most cities in the United States, you can count on the annual cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home to top $80,000 a year, and a private room is typically upwards of $95,000 annually. “Aging in place” at home can be a less expensive alternative, […]

Join the team at Independence as they celebrate the Whimbrel model’s 1st birthday on March 21st from 11 am to 3 pm. Come experience all that Independence has to offer and explore the Whimbrel model which was Schell Brothers’ best-selling floor plan for 2014. Planning to retire at the beach? Independence located close to area […]

Think you’re a mature-age student? Not compared to this guy… Kimani Maruge never had a birth certificate, but he was pretty sure he was born in 1920. In 2003 when the Kenyan government offered free elementary education to all its people, Maruge, at the ripe old age of 84, became the oldest person in the […]

The use of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) to Purchase a Home Is Gaining In Popularity for Buyers aged 62+ By Rob Cooper, Director of Strategic Partnerships, NMLS ID 174002, Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC (RMF) Imagine opening the front door to your new home. It’s perfect—the home of your dreams. Imagine how happy living there […]