Mar29Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation: Coble Creek Several exciting additions and upgrades are happening across the Twin Lakes Community campus. We are thrilled to introduce our new Coble Creek Heal....More
Mar20Welcome Spring Springtime in the Triad area of North Carolina is a rejuvenation of the senses. Dogwood trees are blooming, yellow daffodils scatter the landscape, re....More
Mar15Mental Benefits of Crafting and Productive Engagement Activities Engaging in hands-on creative activities can be mentally beneficial. In a Psychological Science[1] study, seniors who learned digital photography an....More
Feb256 Areas of Consideration for a Retirement Budget It is relatively simple nowadays to quickly become overwhelmed when researching retirement planning and options. There are many areas to consider wi....More
Feb11Independent Living Community One of the greatest desires when dreaming of retirement is freedom of excess burdens, leaving you available to focus on old hobbies and new passions....More
Feb02Financial Wellness Financial wellness is defined as effectively managing your economic life. It refers to the overall financial health of an individual. Someone in goo....More
Dec30New Year New Additions Our 2021 word of the year is Community! Twin Lakes Community has invested in its grounds, facilities, and offerings to continue to grow with our res....More
Dec09New Apartments Coming to Twin Lakes During a year that made life feel like it was standing still, we are pressing forward at Twin Lakes Community. We are excited to announce the first ....More
Nov25Lanes of Light 2020 Thousands of people have made our annual Lanes of Light holiday drive-through a much-anticipated family tradition. The year 2020 has brought its sha....More
Nov19Best Exercises for Seniors Physical fitness is an essential part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Thirty minutes of activity three to five days a week can positively impact a ....More
Oct29How to Pick a Medicare Plan Planning for life after 65 can get confusing with complicated medical and governmental lingo that comes with picking a Medicare plan. Without a crys....More
Oct16Casting Your Vote Now just weeks away from election day, it is important to plan. If you are feeling uncomfortable about voting in person on November 3, there is stil....More
Oct059 Benefits of Nature Fall is creeping in like a slow Sunday morning in North Carolina where the temperature is cooling but the sun is still warm. It’s the perfect Goldil....More
Sep21Ways to reduce your cholesterol Aging can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which continues to gr....More
Aug27Lifelong Learning Available Online As students across North Carolina start to go back to school, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid, it's a reminder of the important role education....More
Aug2110 Best Things About Growing Older Life is full of highs and lows, and benchmarks indicating new opportunities such as driving, voting, legal drinking, maturity, and retirement. Of al....More
Jul235 Reasons to Love Retirement Our lives are geared towards working hard so that we can retire comfortably and enjoy relaxing and exploring what life has to offer. As this life-ch....More
Jul027 Technological Advances for Caregivers and Patients with Dementia Dementia is an overarching term to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline that affect 10% of Americans 65 and older. Symptoms like forgetful....More
Jun23Top 8 yoga poses to improve strength and balance Having a fear of falling is a common and rightful fear, especially for adults 65 and older. One in four seniors fall each year, and falls are the le....More
Jun04Mind-Boosting Benefits of Music Music is medicine for the heart and soul. For centuries, music has been a part of this world and used as a way to express emotion. As much of a way ....More
May21Combating Loneliness As We Age The feeling of isolation and loneliness in retired seniors is a serious yet common issue, especially in the United States where 11 million adults 65....More
May08Smart House Advantages for Seniors Over the last century, advancements in technology have changed the world in more ways than one. Technology allows us to create, communicate, and tra....More
Apr224 Ways to Positively Impact the Environment This year marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Earth Day, which launched the modern environmental movement as we know it today. The health a....More
Feb135 Things to know before Retiring Considering retirement can feel overwhelming. Am I ready to leave the workforce? Do I have enough money saved? If these are questions you've asked y....More
Feb032020 IRA Contributions for Seniors As we live and work longer than any other generation in history, it is essential to maximize your earnings and savings for retirement. An Individual....More
Oct16Relocating Guide for Seniors North Carolina is frequently ranked as one of the best places to retire for several reasons, including proximity to the mountains and beaches, and t....More
Sep12September is National Cholesterol Education Month September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a time to reeducate ourselves about the impacts of high cholesterol and how to prevent it. Hig....More
Aug15College Towns Make Ideal Retirement Location August is here, which means it's time to go back to school! Burlington, NC is buzzing with youthful energy as students make their way back to campus....More
Jun26Yoga for Seniors Yoga has been gaining in popularity because of the immense physical and mental benefits the practice provides. Almost instinctively when people thin....More
Jun12Memory Care and Brain Stimulation Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and affects nearly 5.5 million Am....More
May22Mental & Physical Benefits of Meditation Meditation plays a significant role in physical and mental wellness. Just ten minutes of meditation a day can show positive results. Meditation come....More
May085 Reasons Seniors Should Ride Bikes Staying active as we age plays an essential role in maintaining physical and mental health. Low-impact exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming,....More
Apr256 Small Ways to Be Environmentally Friendly National Environmental Education week kicked off with Earth Day on April 22. Earth day itself is the world’s largest environmental initiative that w....More
Apr10Benefits of Gardening ‘Tis the season… the season of gardening that is! April is the first full month of Spring and also happens to be National Gardening Month. Now is th....More
Mar27Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships It used to be a familiar scene to have multiple generations living within the same home or living within proximity to each other. It was not until a....More
Mar13Tax Breaks for Seniors & Retirees Retirement can be great, especially with the independent living at Twin Lakes Community, but living on a fixed income can be challenging. Did you kn....More
Oct01Common Financial Scams that Target Older Adults Financial Scams Targeted at Older Adults It’s an unfortunate truth that older adults are frequent victims of financial scams. After a recent analys....More
Sep136 Exercises That Help Seniors Keep Their Balance and Stay Strong Seniors may have age and health-related concerns about exercise, but they shouldn’t let these fears stop them from staying active. There are plenty ....More
Aug02Managing Unexpected Retirement Expenses Major Expenses in Retirement and How to Prepare You have a lot to consider as you prepare for retirement. Hopefully, you began saving money when yo....More
Jul26Alzeimer's HopeClick on link for article. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/health/alzheimers-dementia-drug-treatment.html?emc=edit_nn_20180726&nl=morning-briefing....More
Jul20New Garden Home DevelopmentTwin Lakes is pleased to announce we are accepting deposits for our last phase of new garden home construction. Garden homes are free-standing, three-....More
Jul13Tips to Prevent Senior Dehydration this Summer Tips and Tricks to Prevent Senior Dehydration This Summer Seniors are much more likely to become dehydrated than younger adults. The risk is par....More
Jul13Why Should You Retire in North Carolina? Reasons to Retire in North Carolina There are dozens of reasons North Carolina is a great state for retirees. The diverse landscape includes bot....More
Jan17Independent Living Later in Life As people age, they may no longer feel up to maintaining their current home. Some people may even feel isolated from those their own age if they liv....More
Nov03How to Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age Memory loss is a natural part of aging. Most of us will go through it to some degree during our lifetime. It can be as minimal as forgetting where y....More
Sep28Do Older Adults Really Need Socialization? We often hear how important socialization is for small children so they can learn to function in the real world. However, as we grow older, we may f....More