Keep in the Know! The Chesapeake Senior Living Blog

This year’s holiday greeting features ‘Winter Cardinals’ created by Mary Kent, a resident at Lakewood since 2019. Mary discovered the fun of making art as a child at Patrick Henry Elementary School in Richmond and has been drawing and painting pictures ever since. After taking many art classes in high school and college, she pursued …

During this season of thanks and reflection, we are especially grateful for our LifeSpire of Virginia family. Your warm-hearted compassion makes you an integral part of our communities. Thank you for being our partner in helping seniors live purposefully in a loving environment. If the end of this year finds you feeling blessed and inspired …

  An IRA is an appealing way to save for retirement: Make a contribution and enjoy tax savings. But eventually, the tax bill comes due—when you take your annual distributions and again when you leave your assets to heirs. If you want to avoid the tax bite and make an impact on our mission, consider …

Helping your loved one cope with the changes brought on by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be challenging. However, just because your family member has dementia doesn’t mean you should stay at home! It’s possible to enjoy dementia-friendly activities that are engaging — but not overwhelming — for your loved one. Plus, …

Where do you see yourself living in retirement? If you’re looking for the best retirement communities in Newport News and the greater Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, you’re in the right place. The Chesapeake is a close-knit community in a beautiful location with all the perks of a rewarding retirement lifestyle. It’s a community where everything you …

How you want to live in retirement is entirely up to you. If you’re single, you have a unique set of opportunities and challenges ahead of you, and taking steps to prepare now can set you up for a successful solo retirement. Plus, you can take advantage of the total freedom of choosing your own …

If you or a loved one is considering a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) — also known as a Life Plan Community — for the maintenance-free lifestyle and peace of mind it offers, here are 10 of the most important questions you should ask:   What is the ratio of Independent Living residences to Assisted …

As an adult child, you thought moving your parents to a senior living community would be the biggest and most important decision you’d have to make together.  You’re right — but now you’ve got lots of smaller but equally important items on the to-do list as a result: helping your parents downsize their belongings, getting …

Are you interested in moving to senior living, but dread the idea of a daunting to-do list for decluttering, organizing, packing and more? Learn how professional downsizing companies and movers can help you take on these backbreaking tasks and make moving happen in the blink of an eye. Hire Moving Companies and Real Estate Agents …