Articles & Real-Life Stories: Cover Stories

Title: Finding a New Community Spirit

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Take away the mosquito netting and the tall, iron bunk buds. Add a magnificent dining room and spacious apartments. Keep the friendly staff and the excited participants. Transforming the summer camp of youth into the retirement community of today is just that simple, according to Judy Borie, a l...

Title: Worth the Wait

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Though Carol and Floyd Meredith have enjoyed their home of 11 years, a community for retired clergy, there is just one thing missing. Longing for a continuum of care that can provide a comforting future, the Merediths are currently anticipating their move to Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, ...

Title: Working It Out

By: Contributed by Samantha Swangler

Preview: On any given day, residents of Martins Run Senior Residential Community, including Muriel Kornspan, Zoe Dana and Morton Adelberg, can be seen lifting weights, riding bikes and participating in themed group exercise classes at the community's new, state-of-the-art Fitness Club. Featuring air-press...

Title: Welcome to Delmarva

Preview: Spend your morning exploring a historic town, your afternoon strolling along the beach, and the evening enjoying a dinner of fresh seafood. On the Eastern Shore you can do it all in just one day or spend years enjoying each new discovery the region has to offer. The Eastern Shore is located b...

Title: Walking the World

By: Erin Murphy

Preview: Depending on how much time you have, almost every journey is within walking distance. Dr. Robert and Helen Dubel have done their fair share of walking in their 58 years together. They've walked across the sprawling ice sheets of Antarctica, the rugged and dusty jungles of Sub-Saharan Africa, ...

Title: Urbanites Refuse to Retire to the Country

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: From the roof-top patio, Susan Marlowe and Bill Dunn point out the prominent features of their beloved neighborhood: the steeple of the National City Christian Church, the equestrian statue of civil war hero George H. Thomas, and the ongoing construction and revitalization of Thomas Circle itself...

Title: Time to Make a Move

By: Nancy Nolan

Preview: Arnold and Caroline first met when they were only six years old. Later they both attended Westtown, a Quaker school in Chester County. Their families were friends. Arnold is an 11th generation Quaker, and his wife, Caroline, is also a long time Quaker, so it came as no surprise that this coupl...

Title: This Senior Will Always Be in School

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Not many people get the opportunity to do what Mr. Herbert J. Saunders is currently doing. He's recounting the induction ceremony for his middle school, not the one he attended, the one that's named after him-Saunders Middle School in Prince William County. Mr. Saunders realizes what a rarity t...

Title: The Ultimate Move

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Helen and Steve Low have always been vitally interested in international affairs. Their involvement in the Foreign Service for more than 30 years took them to some exotic parts of the world and enabled them to participate in important historical moments. Though these world-rounded individuals r...

Title: The Man Who Keeps Things Moving

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Shephard Odom made a career out of keeping people moving; he has not slowed down since. An integral part of many New Yorkers' commute, Mr. Odom worked as a Motorman for the New York City Transit Authority for 30 years. Sitting in the dining room at Rexford Place, the Independent and Assisted ...

Title: The Green Team

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: While the old saying goes, “It’s not easy being green,” the staff, corporate board and residents of Pennswood Village have proven just how extra time and effort can really pay off when protecting the environment. The community is working towards a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environm...

Title: Always Reaching Out

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: She forever changed how our society perceives women; now let her teach you how to view aging as an adventure. Betty Friedan, an integral figure in the Women's Liberation Movement and co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW), still has an exceptional amount of wisdom to impart. Wi...

Title: Swimming Through Retirement

By: Guide to Retirement Living Staff

Preview: It's no coincidence that Bob Kerper was born under the zodiac fish sign Pisces on February 22, 1924. At the age of 80, he has two national Master's level swimming championships under his belt and soon will start training again for the Master's to compete in the 80-85 level. Most days, he swims ...

Title: Still Digging It

By: Susan McPheeters

Preview: Any kid will tell you, there's no better fun than digging in the dirt. Ask retirees Dottie and Zeeg deWilde, and they'll probably tell you the same thing. The couple met decades ago working in the horticulture business, and their life together has blossomed ever since. With $20 in his pocket a...

Title: King of the Keyboards

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: "April in Paris," shouts a silvered-haired woman, as she happily reaches out to claim her chocolate prize. This cheerful game of "Name that Tune" takes place once a week in the spacious activity room at Brooke Grove Retirement Village, a continuing care retirement community in Sandy Spring, MD. ...

Title: Coming Full Circle

By: Erin Murphy

Preview: Home. Rarely has a word conjured up so many thoughts, memories and emotions as the one that describes your place of comfort and security. In many seniors' cases, making the decision to move involves choosing to leave the home in which they've lived for decades - the place they've raised a family ...

Title: Declaring Her Independence

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Dorothy Deutsch, like other parents, knows what the full-time task of raising children entails. "It is plenty of work," she said. "You really need all kinds of skills taking care of a child and your household." What Dorothy eventually learned, however, was that remaining independent can al...

Title: How To Make Learning a Lifelong Adventure

By: Diane E. Schaefer

Preview: Opportunities for Expanding Your Knowledge and Interests are everywhere Many universities, colleges, community colleges, and senior centers offer classes and programs focused on older adults pursuing learning in a creative and supportive environment. Whether you want to learn a foreign langua...