CCRC is an acronym for Continuing Care Retirement Community, representing a wide range of housing and care options available to financially secure seniors. The Clubhouse overlooks a stunning vista at The Cedars of Chapel Hill Today’s CCRCs offer a smorgasbord of features including continuing education, wellness centers, world travel opportunities, world class entertainment, diverse neighbors, high tech access, business centers, [...]
Some Independent Living Communities offer an additional service of supportive care for residents who may require temporary assistance. Seniors who are recuperating after an accident or injury, have had surgery or treatments such as chemotherapy, or are recovering from an illness may find the extra care helpful while getting back on their feet. Supportive care can embrace four areas: companionship, [...]
In the January 2016 issue of Cary Magazine, SearStone was named the recipient of the Maggy Award for Best Active Adult Community. The Maggy Awards are selected annually by readers of the leading lifestyle publication in Western Wake County. This distinction is especially noteworthy, as SearStone is “the new kid on the block” and welcomed its first residents in November [...]
SearStone, a distinctly different continuing care retirement community in Cary, is celebrating the national award, won by Kevin Johnson for his expertise as Searstone’s Food Service Director. The award for “Enhancing Resident Experience” in dining was given by Sodexo Global at a national awards banquet for dining services. Johnson, who joined the SearStone food service staff in early 2014, has [...]
The process of determining if an elderly parent should no longer live alone is a difficult one for Baby Boomers and for the extended family at large. A new book, Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially & Legally for a Parents' Death, by Carolyn A. Brent, helps family caregivers to discern, discuss, and deal with end-of-life [...]
Cambridge Village of Apex and WakeMed Health & Hospitals have recently partnered to bring WakeMed services on-site to Cambridge Village residents and local residents. The partnership puts several key WakeMed services and experts directly onsite in Cambridge Village. Among the services coming to Cambridge Village are: WakeMed Healthworks Fitness & Wellness which is a fitness center and medically directed [...]
By Jessie Ammons If you want the convenience and freedom of living independently and are ready to give up responsibilities like household cleaning, yard maintenance, and even meal preparation, with the added bonus of multiple social engagements right at your door, then an independent living community is for you. Independent living communities offer the peace of mind of 24-hour [...]
Sisters Elsie Eads (left) and Elizabeth Crawford work together to share food and love with neighbors, local charities. Sisters Elizabeth Crawford and Elsie Eads, who live down the hall from one another at Raleigh’s Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, combine their love of baking and volunteering. Elizabeth enjoys baking and often sends desserts to her Springmoor friends. Elsie likes helping [...]
Today's kids have never known a time without computers or the Internet. According to a Pew Internet Project study from 2013, 95 percent of all children ages 12 to 17 are now online. Eight out of ten teens have a desktop or laptop computer. So what's a grandparent to do when hosting electronics-savvy grandkids for a few hours or days? [...]
SearStone Celebrates First Anniversary, Assesses Positive Economic Impact SearStone Continuing Care Retirement Community welcomed its first official residents on Nov. 1, 2013. To help celebrate the community’s first anniversary, residents, staff and board members attended a special ceremony on Nov. 7 to recognize the occasion and dedicate the lake around which the community is centered. The first anniversary also served as [...]
