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Everything Seniors Need to Know to Stay Happy, Healthy and Connected While at Home
There’s no place like home, but when something happens that requires us to remain there, we can often feel the urge to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Although it’s currently difficult to enjoy all there is to offer, it doesn’t mean that you can’t remain happy,...
Resident Spotlight: Peggy and Bill Minor
We’ve talked a lot about how wonderful Hidden Springs is – the location, the amenities, the services, the construction and so on and so forth. And that’s all very well and good (and we’re very proud of it, so of course we want to show it off). But what really makes...
The Advantages of Luxury Rental Retirement Living for Older Adults
When you think of your retirement, where do you imagine living? If you’re like most people, you may be envisioning leisure time in your beautiful home that you own, mortgage-free. An AARP survey found that 75% of adults age 50 and older want to remain in their...
Resident Spotlight: Teri and Larry Purcell
It’s hard to get a feel for a senior living community when you’re just reading their marketing materials or browsing their website. Sure, you’re getting valuable information, but what is it really like living at this community or that? What are the things that you...
The Benefits of a Newly Constructed Senior Living Community
“Today’s newly constructed senior living communities offer more benefits than ever before, making them a highly attractive option for the discerning older adult,” says Doris Lea, Executive Director of Hidden Springs of McKinney. “While most communities these days have...
Conversation with a (Future) Hidden Springs Resident: Dr. Larry Fane, Retired Regional Chair of Pediatrics, Texas A&M Health Science Center – Round Rock
What makes a true community? According to Dr. Larry Fane, a Retired Regional Chair of Pediatrics, Texas A&M Health Science Center - Round Rock – and future resident of Hidden Springs – it’s the people you can call friends. “You want to find yourself among...
The Secret to a Retirement Life Well Lived in 2020 and Beyond
It’s the dawn of a new year and a new decade ... and if you’re an adult of a certain age who’s been dreaming about the day when you can finally retire, this may also be the dawn of a new era for you. 2020 is almost here, and with it all the possibilities that 12 new...
Seven Ways to Create New Holiday Traditions in Retirement
Retirement can change many things in your life – hopefully for the better. You have more free time, you’re able to relax, your responsibilities go down and life is yours to enjoy. As aspects of your life shift to reflect your new reality, you may find yourself...
Get Packing! Overcome Your Fear of Moving So You Can Start Living
“Moving” is a concept that stirs us no matter how old or young we are. The idea of moving forward, onward, further – this is something that we strive for and aspire towards through any phase of life. However, while we like the idea of moving (onward, upward, forward)...
Estate Sale Planning 101: 10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Estate Sale
Whether you’re trying to downsize your possessions in preparation for a move to senior living or if you simply want to get rid of some of your old stuff (and maybe buy things that are more in line with your lifestyle/tastes/needs), an estate sale is a great way to...
Assisted Living: Supporting Seniors to Live Well, Every Day
What does “living well” mean to you? If you’re an active, independent senior in the North Dallas area, we imagine your list would go something like this: independence, support to live my best life, opportunities to stay healthy and active, having time for myself and...
4 Benefits of Downsizing into Retirement Living Before the Holidays
Now that we’re rounding the corner of summer’s heat and fall is on approach, it’s time to start thinking of all the fun (and planning) the rest of the year has in store. Maybe you’re excited because we’re entering the prime holiday time of the year. Maybe you’re...