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If you’re part of Gen X (born between 1965 and 1980), then you’re likely preparing for retirement. You’ve completed your education, established your career, and are almost finished raising your children. Though you might still have a few years left in the labor market, a relaxing, fulfilling retirement- lifestyle is probably on your mind. In …

For many older homeowners, there comes a time when their current space doesn’t match their lifestyle or meet their needs, which means it’s time to start their next chapter in a new home.   Whether you’re just starting retirement and looking for a vibrant, easygoing lifestyle in Independent Living, making a move to Assisted Living for …

Did you know more older adults than ever are becoming volunteers? That’s right! Senior volunteers have become a valuable part of America, and their efforts reach much further than you might think.  However, despite the growing number of older adults ready to lend a helping hand, there are still more senior volunteer opportunities than ever. …

Since 1938, Veterans Day — called Armistice Day until 1954 — has been an occasion for honoring and celebrating the men and women who’ve taken an oath to defend the United States. If you have an older loved one who’s a veteran, you may be wondering what you can do to honor their service and …

The National Parks Senior Pass provides free admittance to more than 2,000 national parks and comes with several perks like discounts on camping fees and guided tours. Virginia is home to several national parks that showcase this state’s gorgeous natural landscapes and storied history. So if you’re ready for an adventure, pack your bags and …

If you’re saving and investing in order to retire one day, the biggest question most people have is: “How much should I save?” When you consider a big portion of your retirement savings could be needed for things like health care and medications, it can be expensive to not have a solid plan. Learn how …

After decades of having where you lived being driven by your career, retirement gives you an opportunity to live wherever you want. But “wherever” is a big place, so how can you narrow it down? Start by figuring out what’s most important to you. A climate that’s not too hot and not too cold? Affordability? …

When Chesapeake resident Virginia Gall retired after 35 years working at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Va., her sister-in-law had a few ideas on what she could do to fill her newly free time. The two women met with the Peninsula Agency on Aging. They began delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound older adults …

As kids, teachers and parents prepared for back-to-school, residents and team members at The Chesapeake prepared to ensure students had the supplies they needed to succeed in the classroom. Residents and team  members raised money to purchase school supplies and backpacks tailored to elementary, middle or high school students for team members’ children.   In early …

You’re closing in on retirement age but still happily working. In fact, you might just keep on working. After all, age is just a number. However, living in a home you may have been in for 20+ years and having to take care of multiple rooms and a yard you no longer need is getting …