MATURE LIVING SHOWCASE

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Presented by Concord Reserve

Spring is in the air — the temperatures are rising, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. You may notice that with the new season, you have a newfound pep in your step. This is a great opportunity to use that extra energy to tackle your spring cleaning. Before you panic or start feeling overwhelmed, have no fear. We have some helpful hacks to make freshening up your home a breeze. Dust is the notoriously pesky houseguest no one likes. Especially for older adults, some areas of their homes can be more difficult than others when it comes to dusting. For lampshades and other fabric surfaces, try using a lint roller. The sticky surface will rid your humble abode of dust with just a few rolls. Do you have a furry friend that seems to leave its hair everywhere they walk? Try a damp rubber glove over furniture, bedding and tables. You’ll be surprised just how much hair you’ll collect by barely lifting a finger. Cleaning shutters or blinds is probably not your favorite chore but if you have a pair of old socks laying around, simply spray with cleaner, put the sock over your hand, and run it over the shutters horizontally — easy as can be. For reaching things high up or tidying up things low down, invest in a grabber. You’ll be able to continue with your cleaning, but your back will thank you later. Using these small but helpful hacks will leave your home sparkling so you can spend time enjoying the season.

At Concord Reserve, you can leave the cleaning to us when you choose to call our community home. Spring into your new lifestyle and leave the hassles of home behind.

Presented by McGregor

McGregor’s Life Plan Community accommodates older adults in all seasons of their lives as their needs change. Often, older adults are unable to maintain their homes where they have lived for decades. They may also miss reconnecting with friends regularly and want time for new hobbies. One solution is to live in an independent living facility.

In McGregor’s independent living apartments, older adults can enjoy their retirement years with newfound independence while taking part in a vibrant social calendar. They can participate in activities with individuals with similar interests and choose how to spend their days. They can maintain a high quality of life with family and friends close by.

The wants and needs of older adults are constantly evolving. By 2030, one in every five Americans will be 65 years old and older. Many older adults are unable to age in place because they are under pressure from rising housing and medical expenses. McGregor is adapting by adding independent living options made possible by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 2020, McGregor was awarded a $3 million grant to finish building and renovating 80 units. New construction is set to be completed this summer.

The grant supports construction of 54 independent living apartments and the renovation of 26 assisted living apartments. According to Lee Ann O’Brien, McGregor’s Chief Marketing Officer, these units contain all the amenities residents need, including refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, ovens, plenty of counter space and cabinets. Money also is allocated to help residents pay their rent, allowing current and future residents to face the uncertainty of the future with confidence.

Secure your place in a senior living community that brings together lifelong care. You have planned for your living needs, and so has McGregor. With five levels of care in one place, you won’t have to look any further than McGregor. We have heard younger family members say McGregor is a place they would like to live someday…and after 145 years of dedicated caregiving, it’s safe to say, we will be here for them, too.