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Making the decision to move into a Continuing Care Retirement Community, also known as a CCRC or Lifeplan Community, can be difficult.  A host of em....More

Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm   Lanes of Light is a spectacular holiday drive-through winding over a mile through....More

Twin Lakes Community extends far beyond the residences of its campus. Many people in the local area who continue to live in their own homes thrive t....More

 “Wisdom is the reward of experience and should be shared.” —Anonymous  At Twin Lakes, residents live with intention and authenticity and reap the ....More

“Lifelong learning is a critical part of my life since retiring. And wow, we are so fortunate to have Life at Elon available just a stone....More

The founders of Twin Lakes Community believed strongly in uplifting others through charity and giving back. A Sense of Purpose Programs that enabl....More

Dementia is an overarching term to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline that affect 10% of Americans 65 and older. Symptoms like forgetful....More

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

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

  September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a time to reeducate ourselves about the impacts of high cholesterol and how to prevent it. Hig....More

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

Yoga has been gaining in popularity because of the immense physical and mental benefits the practice provides. Almost instinctively when people thin....More

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and affects nearly 5.5 million Am....More

Meditation plays a significant role in physical and mental wellness. Just ten minutes of meditation a day can show positive results. Meditation come....More

Staying active as we age plays an essential role in maintaining physical and mental health. Low-impact exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming,....More

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

Click 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

Twin 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

  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

  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

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

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

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