So...You're Not Much Into Golf But Want To Retire In La Quinta, Ca?

Funny thing about retiring as an active adult these days; everyone assumes you play golf and want to live in an active adult golf retirement community. If you do play the game, then it’s a correct assumption and no big deal. But what if you don’t? Some of us played more golf when we were about to go to college than we do as we about to plan a retirement. Some of us have been just been busy with careers and families, right? What if you still enjoy the occasional game, but it’s not your raison d’etre. Or, maybe you live with someone who’s slightly less involved with the game than you are.

Retirement is supposedly life’s next big adventure. So, in considering where to live out that adventure, it’s a good idea to think about what do with the time that you’re not out on the links. Or, for those obsessed with the game, it’s a good idea to think about what your significant other is going to do while you play golf every day.

Whether due to your own or your significant other’s obsession - If golf is associated with your retirement, an active adult community in La Quinta, CA will probably be a part of the conversation. According to the Robb Report, La Quinta is the “Best Place to Live for Golf” thanks to over 20 exceptional golf courses, including the famous PGA West and the nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock Resort. It’s a virtual smorgasbord of golf with an unparalleled reputation in the golf world; a siren’s call to the golf enthusiast.

But did you know that there’s more than golf to La Quinta? Were you aware that the city embraces art and culture? Ever hear about the La Quinta Arts Festival, live theatre by the La Quinta Playhouse, or the variety of public art pieces? The Old Town Village is enchanting, and features the very best in shopping and dining experiences.

Okura, which offers a fusion of Japanese and California cuisine, has a legendary sushi bar. Arnold Palmer’s (look, there’s no escaping the golf thing…) offers “Progressive American Cuisine served in a private club setting.”

If you’re retirement includes taking the time to cook for yourself, check out the Certified Farmers Market at Old Town. Offering live music from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, the Farmers Market is the best way to find the freshest, best tasting fresh fruits & vegetables. You can also get honey, nuts, cheese, plants and cut flowers, as well as fresh-baked breads from the local L'Artisan Bakery. Check out the Old Town website for details and other events such as the nightly live music shows.

As for where to take those fresh veggies back to cook, take a look at the retirement community Trilogy La Quinta. Nestled against the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coral Mountain area of south La Quinta, it’s a 55+ active adult community that’s surrounded by all of the natural beauty that La Quinta has to offer. The resort-like setting is maintained with natural landscaping and seasonal flowers, and owners have the use of the Santa Rosa Club facilities, front yard landscaping service, and 24 Hour Guard-Gated Security. There’s even an on-site spa!

Now’s A Great Time for a New Home at Redmond Ridge, WA!

Reduced rates on new homes at Trilogy Redmond Ridge make it a great time to purchase a home in an Active Adult Retirement Community. And, you can even save $68,000+ on many new home models!

Seattle is just 20 minutes away where you’ll find cultural events, pro sports, universities, restaurants and shopping. And the world-class wineries and microbreweries of Woodinville are close as well.

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Redmond, surrounded by 500 acres of protected wetlands and forest preserve, is known as the bicycle capital of the Northwest, and with 12 miles of trails surrounding your new home, there are plenty of opportunities for running and hiking, too.

If water sports are more your speed, you’ll have a ball at nearby Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish where you can sail, kayak, canoe and fish.

And no experience in the Seattle area would be complete without taking in the stunning mountain surroundings—whether you hike, bike, horseback ride or go for a scenic drive. Why not hop on the ferry to Victoria, B.C where the breezy mountain air is a perfect match to your outlook? Did we mention skiing?!!

For a look at designer new homes at reduced prices, visit Trilogy Redmond Ridge.

Retirement Communities Suited to Your Active Living Style

No matter what your taste, retirement communities for active adults are built just for you...

Imagine enjoying your retirement years...

...minutes outside of Seattle among towering pines that bring a breath of fresh air that allows you to choose or pace of life, or

...enjoying views of California's central coast while sipping a glass of local wine and knowing that you are only a few hours drive from a trip to San Francisco or Los Angeles, or

...soaking in year-round sunshine, beautiful mountain vistas and taking your best swing on PGA quality golf courses, or

...working on your Florida tan while taking in the sights of Orlando...

Ready to enjoy a new home in a community suited to your active living style?

To explore active adult retirement communities in these areas and more, visit www.trilogylife.com.

Swimming Good Exercise for Baby Boomers

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There are an increasing number of people that are starting to want to improve there health and baby boomers are no exception. Swimming appears to be one of the most popular forms of exercise among the baby boomers. Swimming provides a full body workout without the danger of overdoing it because it is one of the least stressful forms of exercise that you can do.

Most people do not realize all of the benefits that can be obtained from swimming. Swimming and water exercise is the second best form of exercise that has the lowest rate for injuries. Walking is still the leader in that aspect for low injury rates. There is a great deal of doctors that will recommend that you do water exercises so that you can strengthen your muscles without harming your recovery. Swimming is great physical therapy for people of all ages no matter what their current physical condition is.

Baby boomers like swimming as it allows them to utilize almost all of their major muscle groups at the same time, so that they can get a complete total body workout with minimal strain. The water works as a great form of resistance so that you can use it as strength training and even for aerobic exercises. The baby boomers like water fitness as it can work well for people of all fitness levels. It can help people strengthen their muscles and build up their endurance as well as making them much more flexible.

Many people are not aware that swimming actually provides almost all of the same effects as running does. The difference between running and swimming is that you are not putting a strain on your connective tissues as you do when you are running or doing weight training. Many baby boomers find that swimming allows them to easily maintain the fitness lever or to improve on it as well. You can also do exercise in water more often then you could if you were doing them out of water because the amount of injuries is so low. When you are in water, your body weight is reduced my nearly 90% your movements are 12 times greater then just doing them in the air, therefore you can do much more while in the water.

You will want to look into swimming for your recreational activities if you are from the baby boomer era and want to maintain an active adult lifestyle. Not only will swimming help to fill your need for exercise but it is safe as well. This low impact form of exercise can help to increase the amount of range of motion that you have as well. You will want to talk to your doctor to make sure that you are doing the right thing as with any new exercise program that you begin. To ensure you are not over doing it your doctor will be able to suggest some water exercises to suit your actual fitness level.

Swimming as exercise for baby boomers is a popular pastime as more and more baby boomers near and enter the retirement phase of their lives.

If you are looking for retirement communities that cater to active adult lifestyles, visit http://www.trilogylife.com/.

Article provided by Juliette Crane of Women's Health.

Retirement Community Living: An Environment for Healthy Aging

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As more of the population pushes the previous life-span boundaries, more and more of us become concerned with aging in such a way that we can maintain our quality of life. Of course, at the core of healthy aging is making good choices about eating right, maintaining a healthy body weight, and having regular medical checkups, but did you know that where you live can have a factor in your overall health as well?

In many neighborhoods there may not be readily available exercise facilities or social opportunities. This can make it difficult for retired people to maintain a previously healthy lifestyle. Keep in mind, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t just include exercise, but also social connections and mental stimulation as well. All of these factors can be supported by living in a new home in a good retirement community. Exercise helps keep up Active Adult Living and even moderate exercise can help keep you more mobile and able to enjoy both daily life as well as special outings.

Mental exercise is also an important factor to consider; the more mental stimulation we participate in, the sharper our minds remain. Mental exercise can be as simple as having regular trips to the library for reading materials, playing a game of bingo with friends, visiting a local museum, or connecting with friends and family. Both kinds of exercise also help keep our stress levels down as well. Prolonged stress can deteriorate most of the systems of the body and even affect your memory. Enjoying a relaxing and active adult living environment can be one way to help combat stress in your life.

A good retirement community can help you with all of these issues and more. It might include such simple elements as walking paths and close proximity to shopping, medical care, as well as entertainment such as a theatre. Some retirement communities have swimming pools or shuffleboard as well, giving you that holiday cruise feel!

Some aspects of healthy living, such as choosing whether or not to smoke, having regular medical checkups, and eating healthy are very personal decisions; while other aspects can be greatly influenced by the environment you live in. Whether choosing either a new residence for living in all year round, or just winter accommodations to help you escape a harsh climate, keep in mind what kind of environment would support you best in your retirement.

For information about Active Adult Living Communities visit www.trilogylife.com.

This article provided by the Editor of Medical Rag.

US Census Reports 78 Million Baby Boomers: New Homes Cater to Active Adult Living

In its first report on Baby Boomers in 13 years, a new US Census Bureau analysis of 2006 data released in November 2009, found that California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania are the five US states with the largest numbers of Baby Boomers. In 2006, Baby Boomers age 42 to 60 totaled an estimated 78.0 million and comprised 26.1% of the total U.S. population.

With 78 million people nearing retirement age, it is not surprising that retirement, or “Active Adult Living”, communities catering to the needs and interests of the Baby Boomer generation are increasing in popularity.

Some new home builders even offer a resort-like lifestyle in the form of forward-thinking, master-planned communities complete with diverse amenities like world-class resort clubs, tons of recreation choices, restaurants, scenery, and spa services.

WOW....Who wouldn’t want the live that way….EVERY day?!!!

If you are in the market for a new home in an active adult living community look into the amazing, eco-friendly, energy efficient new home communities located in California, Texas, New York, Florida and Pennsylvania by Trilogy of Shea Homes.

For more information on the November 2009 census on Baby Boomers visit www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age/2006%20Baby%20Boomers.pdf

Retirement Communities

Retirement Communities are not what they were in the past and in many cases - there is a clear line which defines a quality retirement community based on the lifestyle of the buyer.  The baby boomer 55+ new homes buyers are far more active and looking to retire to a resort with amenities which provide a wonderful and active lifestyle.  These new "active adults" have helped create a new type of retirement community - those which feature world class resort amenities available as part of your daily routine.

Here is a look at Trilogy Life by Shea Homes

Living at Trilogy is like like visiting a resort...without that looming check-out date. From delicious restaurants to PGA Tour-quality golf courses to championship tennis courts to Resort Clubs with full-service spas that inspire awe, Trilogy is your home to the best amenities in the business.

To learn more about some of our amazing resort-like amenities, navigate the items below or select a community from our "Locations" button above. Better yet, schedule a visit so you can experience what we have to offer in person.

3 Qualities to Look For in an Active Retirement Community

A person can make the most of his or her retirement in many ways. Some may fear that retirement ultimately means days of boredom or inactivity since they are no longer working most of the day. However, many seniors are able to have an active retirement by choosing to fill their days with activities such as casino games, attending galas or even taking part in new hobbies and art.

Retirement living doesn't mean retiring from life. Many senior living centers provide many social activities as well as ways to stay active. These types of retirement communities help residents become a part of a larger social setting where there are group outings, social gatherings, and scheduled fun.

Companionship and Activity

When it comes to retirement living, most retirees want to stay as active as they possibly can. But the retired also want to maintain relationships, create new friendships and have companions to do activities with. Finding an active retirement community, not only means a retirement community that provides numerous things to do, but also one that encourages companionship through the creation of group outings and activities. Providing these types of structured activities encourages their residents to sustain and enjoy the camaraderie of others while having a good time.

When retired, many retirees may also not know what activities are going on in their area, how they will get to them or who they can go with. Active retirement communities are just that, communities that are active. As part of such a community residents will have the opportunity to be a part of a group, visit new places, and enjoy new things with other like-minded people.

Variety of Activities

Being retired doesn't mean one has to become sedentary. Active senior living centers encourage their residents to participate in activities that are suited for their guest's abilities and interests. Whether the activity be arts and crafts or that which is more physically active such as Tai Chi or a fitness class, it is the variety that is important. Program directors of active retirement communities know that their residents have many interests and therefore, they seek numerous ways to meet those interests. Finding such active retirement communities is important. Whether you like music, art, nature, shopping or trying new things, having variety should be a big part of any seniors living criteria.

Which Active Retirement Community To Choose

When seeking out the right active retirement community, research the specifics regarding what types of activities are offered. Find out whether there is a large variety of opportunity for residents to immerse themselves in. Look into the center's recreational and social calendar. Are there regular outings to area attractions in addition to walking groups, arts and crafts sessions, bingo games, fitness classes, and such? In warmer climates like Florida, retirement communities usually have swimming pools and spas for water aerobics or just general relaxation.

There are many different ways to ensure you have an active retirement. Joining an active retirement community that can meet your needs, provide to you companionship and variety, are just some criteria to look for. Other methods are up to you.

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Christine O'Kelly is an author for Aston Gardens, a premier developer of award-winning Florida active retirement communities. Aston Gardens offers luxury senior living for the active retiree.

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