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Winter 2026 Issue
About the Cover Story & Articles in this issue - Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or just a quick day trip, the High Country has much to over the active 55+ set from snow skiing and snowboarding in the winter to mountain biking and awesome hikes in the other seasons of the year. [...]
Cover Story
Living the High Life … in NC’s High Country
One of the wonderful things about retiring in central North Carolina is the proximity to the Appalachian Mountains, where we have snow skiing and snowboarding available in the winter, canoeing and kayaking in the summer, hiking and mountain biking in spring, summer, and fall, and wondrous beauty all year long. [...]
Feature Articles
RLA Expands Reach with Affordable Senior Housing
A significant new chapter is underway for Retirement Living Associates, Inc. (RLA) through its work with the Affordable Senior Housing Foundation (ASHF) and the launch of a new affiliated management company to support operations. [...]
New Product Videos
New Product Video for House of Rohl – Allia Fireclay Sink
New Product Video for House of Rohl - Allia Fireclay Sink
Housing
Best Floorplans for the Active Adult 55+
Floorplans are one of the most important aspects for homeowners and often the driving factor when making a decision about what kind of home to buy or build. The 55-plus population is still active and often retirement is delayed. Convenience and maintenance-free living are attractive amenities after years of raising children. Floorplans that include aging in place are also [...]
Retirement Communities
Bermuda Village – Community Day
Bermuda Village Community Day will be held on Friday, May 15th from 4:00 – 7:00 with a Luau-style buffet and music. [...]
Healthcare
Grand Opening of the Center for Thriving Children at Brookridge
ThriveMore has unveiled an upgraded dining experience at its Brookridge campus, reflecting its ongoing commitment to resident-focused innovation. The changes were driven directly by resident feedback, gathered through comment cards and conversations. [...]
Service Providers
Why Adults Struggle To Hear in Restaurants and Crowded Places
Many adults are surprised when they first notice that conversations in restaurants, family gatherings, or busy social settings feel harder than they used to. They can hear sound clearly enough, yet following speech feels more difficult. [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
You Can Do a Warrior I Pose!
When it comes to exercise, there's "can't do," "should do," and "can do." Janice Lennard, a 72-year-old yoga instructor, said, "You are never too old to do yoga and Pilates, or any exercise. Just know your limitations and do what you can."[...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
The Grove Park Inn – Built for the Ages
Nothing says "fall" like a visit to the NC mountains and when headed for the mountains there really is nothing with the history and the creative comforts of the famed Grove Park Inn. [...]