Forgot where you put your keys? Can’t think of the name of someone you know well? These types of memory lapses are normal for people of all ages. Even so, there’s plenty you can do even after you move to Lake Ashton to keep your memory sharp. We did some research and came up with… Read More »
Florida Retirement Lifestyle: Keeping Your Memory Sharp
Making Fitness Part of Your Florida Retirement
Did your New Year’s resolutions include a commitment to maintaining or improving your level of fitness? Or are you just looking for ways to incorporate a workout area into your retirement dream home in Florida? In any case, a fitness space that is convenient, attractive and efficient is far more likely to be of use… Read More »
Beat the Winter Blues with Fun Things to do in Your Florida Retirement
Even though Florida winters don’t include snow, the temperatures can drop enough to make retirees want to stay inside more than you do during the rest of the year. With holiday events over, here are some things you can do indoors to avoid a post-Christmas letdown: • See a movie. For big-screen viewing of first-run… Read More »
Keep Your Florida Retirement Home Bright After the Holiday Decorations Come Down
Even in sunny Florida, there’s always a bit of a letdown in January after the holiday decorations come down and all the sparkle and glitter is packed up and stored away. But your retirement home can still be bright and cheerful through the winter. Here are some ideas for post-holiday decorating: • Add houseplants to… Read More »
Florida Retirement Lifestyle: Christmas at the Theme Parks
Florida Retirement Lifestyle | Christmas at the Theme Parks One of the wonderful aspects to retirement in Central Florida is the proximity to major theme parks – especially in December when the holiday activities are in full swing. Whether you want to simply enjoy the attractions yourself or take guests who are visiting, here are… Read More »
Florida Retirement Lifestyle Tip: How to Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree
Have you made the real or artificial Christmas tree decision and opted for an artificial tree? That’s a popular choice, especially among retirees in Florida. Here are some tips for buying an artificial Christmas tree: • Decide how much you want to spend. Quality trees that will last for years aren’t cheap – but if… Read More »
The Florida Retirement Way to Celebrate the Holidays
One of the best parts of the Florida retirement lifestyle is the abundance of special holiday events. There truly is something for everyone and every budget. Get your calendar out and schedule a visit to one of these celebrations: • Special events in Winter Haven’s Central Park include the tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30;… Read More »
Florida Retirement Means a Full Fall Calendar
Ask any Lake Ashton resident what Florida retirement is like, and they’ll probably say that they’re so busy they don’t know how they ever found time to work. Here’s a sample of some of the things they’re likely to be doing this fall: • Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This is the 18th year… Read More »