Hanging out with grandchildren or other young people you know is totally skibidi. Or maybe rizz? We don't actually know, and thankfully, you don't need to be up on the latest generational slang to enjoy activities with younger people. Whether you're living your best independent living lifestyle at The Gardens at ViewPointe in Colorado Springs, CO, or residing in a multigenerational family home, making time for intergenerational activities can be good for you.
Video games provide an exciting pastime for older adults. They can be experienced alone or shared with family and friends. Because video games are so popular among youth, they're a great way to connect with your grandchildren.
If you have a Facebook account or text regularly with your children or grandchildren, you've definitely seen more than one meme already. But these digitally packaged bits of modern culture can be confusing, especially if you're not familiar with the sources being referenced. Here's a quick guide to memes to help you catch up on this common internet communication method, whether you surf the web regularly from your assisted living or independent living apartment in Colorado Springs or you're simply curious about images your grandkids send you.
Keeping your inbox under control may seem overwhelming, depending on the amount of spam and promotional emails you receive that can push important emails to the wayside. But you can keep essential emails from slipping through the cracks by creating an organizational system that prioritizes bills, medical communications and messages from friends and family.
Before you retire, your job provides you with structure and a sense of purpose, whether or not those things bring you joy. Without the schedule of a job, it's up to you to create a framework that supports a joyous retirement. That might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but the idea of building the life you want and pursuing a purpose that leaves you fulfilled is often exciting. Keep reading to learn how to bring your retirement dreams to life.
There's just something timelessly appealing about a good romantic story, especially when it's a sweet, heartfelt movie that leaves you with a warm feeling long after the credits roll. That love of being in love doesn't stop as you get older, making romantic movies a great choice for movie night whether you're watching alone, with your significant other or with friends in your senior living community at The Gardens at Viewpointe. Whether you want to add some sweet old-fashioned romance to your entertainment lineup or need a break from suspenseful flicks, give these movies a try to add a touch of excitement to your day-to-day life.
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Gardens at ViewPointe has multiple levels of care for seniors who want to make the most of their retirement. Colorado Springs has Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds and Pikes Peak Highway, making it one of the most popular destinations in the state. The city is also home to more than a dozen museums, many of which have attractions of interest to local seniors. Here are eight museums to enjoy during your free time.
At The Gardens at ViewPointe senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we know many seniors hope to remain in their homes for as long as possible as they age. To help make this dream a reality, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers the reverse mortgage program. To help you decide if this program might benefit you, we created this guide to reverse mortgages.
From grocery shopping to health care appointments, it seems that more and more of our everyday activities are moving online — including banking. While the internet helps take the legwork out of life admin, many older adults understandably feel nervous about entrusting their money to an online bank.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably decided the time is right to move into an apartment at The Gardens at ViewPointe in Colorado Springs. At this point, one of your biggest considerations is likely how you’re going to downsize so you can comfortably fit your furniture into a smaller retirement apartment. Read on for some ideas.
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