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Three new luxury 55+ communities Brought to you by: Kathy Rice, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Longleaf Communities is the premier luxury homebuilder for active 55+ adults in metro Atlanta. Their spectacular, English Cottage style homes and communities are designed to meet the lifestyle needs Rice and wishes of active seniors while providing low maintenance living. With three convenient locations, Longleaf Communities provides things other Active Adult communities provide: proximity to area attractions and life necessities, low maintenance and ease of living, a lock and go lifestyle and neighborhood amenities. With a Longleaf home, you can have all that plus the distinguished architecture, attention to detail and superb craftsmanship you’re accustomed to. Our elegant homes feature airy floor plans with lofty 10-foot ceilings
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Is it time to downsize? Here are some tips to help you decide By: Home Helpers Home Care You're wondering if your home is too big. You worry that the maintenance and cost of owning your current home is too much. You don't want to move, but if you bought something smaller and more manageable, could you have a better quality of life? Here are some things you should weigh when you and your loved ones find it’s time to talk about downsizing. What Are Your Goals in Retirement? Do you plan to travel every now and then? Do you plan to catch up on reading, watch movies, enjoy favorite hobbies or the great outdoors? How much time do you want to invest each week on things like yard work and home maintenance? Do You Need a House That Big? If your children and family members live nearby, do you still need all those bedrooms for visitors? If two or three bedrooms sit empty year round, it's worthwhile to look into finding something smaller. A smaller home would take less time keeping clean and heat-
ing and cooling costs would be lower. A sofa bed can easily turn a study into a comfortable guest room, providing flexibility for the occasional visitor. How big is your yard? If you're in a home that's surrounded by acres of land, mowing and landscaping can take hours every week. Finding a home where lawn maintenance is taken care of can still leave you time to enjoy a smaller, more manageable garden where someone else can pull the weeds. Inventive use of pots on a patio can keep you close to mother nature, without the stress and strain of constant yard care. Weigh the Retirement Income Against Household Expenses Are you spending more on a larger home? Take a look at the costs of heating/AC, property taxes, electricity, sewer, and water. Are those bills using up too much of your monthly retirement income? With a smaller home, costs for heating and cooling, property taxes, and electricity might be substantially lower. You might end up having money left over for entertainment, vacations, and dining out.
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Soleil Laurel Canyon Tucked away in the North Georgia foothills of Canton and just a short drive from exciting Atlanta, Soleil Laurel Canyon is more than a beautiful community of maintenance-free, ranchstyle homes and breathtaking views. It’s the lifestyle you’ve worked your whole life to enjoy. If you are 55+, we invite you to come experience Soleil’s incomparable array of recreation, culture, and entertainment for yourself. You’ll have no doubt why it was named among the Best 50 Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire Magazine in 2015. “Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a
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man-style single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $400,000s for adults 55+. Residents live independently in homes that range from 1,500 square feet to almost 3,000 square feet. All of Soleil’s new floor plans include elegant details and are designed for aging-inplace with stepless-entry access and wide doorways. These homes are energy efficient with HERS ratings above standard. Soleil residents have membership in a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with an arts and crafts room, billiards room, fitness center, gourmet
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Reasons to seek varicose vein treatment By: Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and MOHS Surgery of Atlanta While varicose veins may seem like a cosmetic problem, they can also be the cause of leg pain, skin problems and other medical issues. Varicose veins do not always show above the surface of the skin, so even taylor symptoms that might seem unrelated like leg swelling, discomfort, itching, tired or easily fatigued legs should prompt a visit to a vein specialist. Your leg problems might be easily correctable! The sooner that you receive treatment for a vein problem, the easier the problem is to treat. Early treatment can prevent some of the permanent skin changes that can accompany long-standing vein disease. With modern technology, vein treatment is now minimally invasive and a breeze to go through. When your veins fail to move the blood from the feet back to the heart, the blood will begin to pool in a vein. This is called venous stasis. Once a vein begins to leak backwards, pressure in the vein increases and the situation usually worsens. The tiny valves in the veins that help the blood continue against gravity stop working. Blood backs up further and a vicious cycle continues. The veins become engorged or swollen with blood that does not have much oxygen. The reason the veins look blue or purple is because the blood is deoxygenated. The vein should be bringing blood to the heart and lungs to be re-oxygenated, but instead it begins to act as a reservoir. This puts stress on the tissues around the vein and the areas of the leg and foot that the vein is supposed to be serving. Veins become weak for several reasons. The main reason is heredity. If your parents or grandparents have varicose veins, there is a good chance you will also develop them. Other causes are: • Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, puberty, menopause and taking birth control pills • Obesity that puts too much pressure on the legs, causing the veins to overwork • A sedentary lifestyle without much exercise • A job in which you sit or stand for hours, causing the veins to overwork • Injuries to the vein from trauma or blood clots Some of the main reasons to seek vein treatment are:
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Caring for an aging adult Caring for our Seniors can be a daunting task without help. Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek will be hosting a monthly Caregiver Group on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning March 13. The meeting will be from 5:45p.m. until 7:00. All families who need information, suggestions and a place to share their concerns about how to best care for an aging adult are invited to participate in this group. The focus will be for an uplifting, positive and empowering time for Caregivers. ATJC professionals will help guide discussions, address your concerns, and answer the many common ques-
tions: When is the right time to move them? When should they have a safer environment with 24-hour oversight? What is the best approach when your loved one is resistant to change? ATJC is an exemplary resort-style community, managed by The Arbor Company- a corporation that has been assisting Seniors, and their family members, for over 30 years… helping them achieve the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing your loved ones are exceptionally well cared for. Call Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek at 770-999-9577 to inform us you’d like to attend this first meeting to see if this is something you would be interested in.
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Vickery Rose Retirement Resort Imagine coming home to a warm, friendly community that’s luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and housekeeping included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared and pleasing to the palette. With all the work done, you have time for family, friends and the important things in life. That can be your life at Vickery Rose Retirement Resort. Designed for your comfort, our community will feature studios, to 3-bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans and smart details. Each apartment will feature window coverings, climate-controlled thermostat, ceiling fans, and ample closet space. Our kitchens will be fully equipped with a dishwasher, range, microwave, refrigerator and a garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hook-ups are located in a separate laundry closet within the apartment. Our professional staff will provide as-needed maintenance repairs and light housekeeping on a weekly basis. Vickery Rose’s stunning main dining room is the perfect setting to savor meals prepared fresh daily by the chefs in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Experience our signature Freedom Dining program, which includes flexible dining hours throughout the day, plus these dining experience options: • Fine dining • Casual buffet • Chef’s Pantry on-the-go snacks • Room service Residents can access to on-site banking, salon, general store, and pharmacy services. Through our
24/7 concierge services, everything you need will be available at the touch of a button, even scheduled transportation on our shuttle. Relax by the fireplace in our community lounges, or a night of movies or live entertainment in the 150-seat theater. At Vickery Rose, there will be no shortage of social activities. Our community Lifestyle
Directors consistently schedule unique activities designed to meet the resident’s requests. Ultimately, companionship and interaction with others are powerful tools to enjoy retirement and with so many entertaining options and the caring community staff on hand, Vickery Rose brings residents together.
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