Common 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 analysis of senior fraud cases, the Justice Department found that victims have lost more than $500 million worldwide. Why Seniors Are Fraud Targets One reason seniors are targeted is because they often have a […]
Balance & Strength Exercises for Seniors
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 of exercises out there to prevent falls and help seniors maintain strength, balance and mobility. #1 Balancing Wand The balancing wand exercise feels more like a game than a workout. All you need is […]
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 you started your career and have built up a comfortable nest egg for yourself. As you were planning, though, there may have been a few things you didn’t know you […]
New Garden Home Development
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-bedroom, two or two-and-a-half bath homes with an attached garage, attic and terrace, as well as optional Carolina Room and screened porch. The homes range in size from 1780 square feet to nearly […]
Tips 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 particularly high during the hot summer months due to increased sweat production. Unfortunately, many seniors simply don’t get enough water in their diets because of certain barriers to proper hydration and nutrition. […]
Benefits of Retiring 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 both mountainous and coastal areas, so anyone can find a setting that suits them. New residents will also enjoy the unique mixture of Old South and New South cultural tones and the […]
Independent 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 live in a predominantly young or transient neighborhood, leaving them few options for going out, having fun and meeting new people. For many, independent living is the ideal […]
