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People on the Move – Chuck Thornton, Seabury at Friendship Terrace

Seabury Resources for Aging has named Chuck Thornton as Director of Marketing and Admissions at Seabury at Friendship Terrace.  Located in Northwest Washington, Friendship Terrace offers affordable retirement living in a delightful residential neighborhood.   Amenities include a wellness center, full activities program, on site dining, and local transportation.  Thornton was most recently Director of Marketing and Admissions at Seabury at Springvale Terrace in Silver Spring, Maryland, and had assisted at Seabury at Friendship Terrace prior to that appointment.    Thornton is [...]

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Independent Living: A Welcoming Environment

Independent Living: A Welcoming Environment
Lida Moser and Leslie Katz are happy to have found a community that makes individuals and their furry companions feel right at home. If you walk into the lobby of the Revitz House in Rockville,[...]

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“Learn More Today” in Retirement Communities!

“Learn More Today” in Retirement Communities!
Last month I traveled to Brightview Westminster Ridge to interview one of the residents, Velma Keck for an article we recently published on the benefits of pets in senior living communities. [...]

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True Companions in Senior Living

True Companions in Senior Living
These four women are enjoying the perks of living in pet-friendly communities. Regardless of age, the joy a pet can bring to one’s life is undeniable.  While research over the years has shown[...]

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Retirement Community Residents On the Move

Retirement Community Residents On the Move
Although the "obesity epidemic" seems to be grabbing headlines, Baby Boomers are surprisingly quite serious about their physical health and exercise regimens. A recent survey sponsored by Humana[...]

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Making the Decision to Move to a Retirement Community at the Right Time

As one of the foremost authorities on Hamilton Watches having collected them for 40 years, Howard Lasser certainly knows a few things about time.  Therefore, instead of delaying finding a senior[...]

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Making the Move to Senior Housing with a Good Friend

Making the Move to Senior Housing with a Good Friend
Two longtime neighbors decided to research communities, but never imagined they would share the same apartment! When Sean Foohey moved into his townhouse in Fairfax County, Va. in 1969, one of[...]

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A Truly Unique Family Caregiving Story at a Retirement Community

A Truly Unique Family Caregiving Story at a Retirement Community
A mother and daughter share a special bond that has been enhanced by the support of Kensington Park According to a study conducted by National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, more than 29%[...]

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Retirement Community Prices May Turn Up

Rental rates at high-end senior housing complexes firmed up last quarter. While results vary by market, the industry is encouraged by signs of stronger senior demand for housing units. Valuations of[...]

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