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Magazine Issues
Winter 2023 Issue
From the Publisher ... The Triangle and Triad offer many wonderful wintertime pursuits from dinner and a show at DPAC in Durham or the Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center in Greensboro to Playmakers in Chapel Hill or the Milton Rhodes Center for the Performing Arts in Winston-Salem. [...]
Cover Story
NC Wineries Offer Mini Getaways
North Carolina wineries and vineyards promise a day of fun and relaxation, and for some a vacation. Nearby attractions and outdoor assets make wineries the perfect overnight or weekend trip, with many wineries offering onsite accommodations. Some have restaurants and some are adult only. Read about getaways to Overmountain Vineyards, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Elkin Creek Vineyard. [...]
Feature Articles
Inflation & Staffing – Trying Not to Panic
I hope not to overwhelm the reader of this article with statistics and examples, because the impact of cost increases in both inflation and staffing vary by location, type of community, and management decisions. Over my 37 years of involvement in the retirement community industry, I thought I had learned not to let a few events or factors cause panic. But the reality of inflation’s impact to tangible purchases [...]
New Product Videos
New Product Video for Leviton – Smart Technology
New Product Video for Leviton - Smart Technology
Housing
Featured Amenity of the Week – The Retreat at Sixty-Eight – Clubhouse
The Retreat at Sixty-Eight should be referred to as a resort, not just a community. The fabulous amenities include the clubhouse. The clubhouse features gathering areas for residents to enjoy each other’s company or to entertain their visiting friends and family. The kitchen opens into the great room. [...]
Retirement Communities
Featured Amenity of the Week – Springmoor – Business Center
Life is always good at Springmoor in North Raleigh which has the distinction of being the first Life Plan Community in the Raleigh area. The Business Center is the perfect example of functional and thoughtful design that makes everyday life easier at Springmoor. The work area has everything residents need: [...]
Healthcare
Avoiding Falls: Tips for a Safe Home Environment
According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans experiences a fall annually, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. Therefore, fall prevention is extremely important. The most common fall risks for the elderly [...]
Service Providers
“Hope” – What does it mean to You?
"Hope" is a comforting word that often gives us peace and calmness. It sometimes stirs emotions about our future. However, this word "Hope" may be misunderstood when it comes to retirement planning – particularly when addressing a potential extended personal care event. We call it "Long Term Care". [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
Connecting on Crisp Winter Days
It is winter and you find yourself back to wondering how to stay in touch with each other in comfortable and safe ways. What is the 2023 answer to an enjoyable, sociable, active and safe winter? There are still many virtual and face-to-face activities that fill the bill. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
Discover the Artist Within in Retirement
On a crisp, fall morning in October, art lovers, including myself, drifted throughout Greensboro to see artists in various locations as part of the 24th annual Artstock Studio tour. I took my time at The 205 Collaborative, where visitors could see the collection of works by local artists that call the space home. [...]