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Join Trilogy® at Lake Frederick for the Live Happier Lifestyle Event On Saturday, November 16th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, Trilogy® at Lake Frederick is hosting the Live Happier Lifestyle Preview, a Trilogy-curated event. You’ll have the chance to see how Trilogy Members Live Happier each and every day, and chat with your future neighbors about what they love most about living at Trilogy!
How to Navigate the Challenges of Caregiving
The day will include live music and tasty treats as well as information about Member-led clubs, details on upcoming group travel opportunities, a Trilogy wellness and fitness center introduction, and much more! Join us for this fun and informative day to learn all about Trilogy and the incredible lifestyle that could become yours one day soon!
Shenandoah Lodge: the Heart and Soul of Trilogy at Lake Frederick Life at Trilogy revolves around the ~36,000-square-foot lakeside Shenandoah Club, an amazing facility you must see to believe. The Lodge is home to Region’s 117, an award-winning restaurant that’s so much more than a typical neighborhood grill. Region’s 117 overlooks Lake Frederick and the surrounding mountains and is the perfect setting for drinks with neighbors or an anniversary celebration. The culinary team uses locally sourced ingredients, most from within 117 miles of the restaurant (hence the name), to create a diverse and delicious menu of woodfired pizzas, the famous Region’s 117 pot roast, and many other tasty options! The Lodge also has a fully equipped strength studio with fitness classes and
Award-Winning Community, Gorgeous Homes ‘Where to Retire’ magazine named Trilogy at Lake Frederick one of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. in 2017, and for good reason! The lifestyle is one awesome aspect, but there’s also the serene setting of the community. Trilogy is nestled on the shores of the 117-acre Lake Frederick in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and conveniently located just 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. Last but certainly not least, the homes at Trilogy offer something for everyone. Choose from seven stunning floorplans that range from ~1,762 to 5,033 square feet, priced from $349,990. All homes have open living spaces, spacious great rooms, chef-designed kitchens, covered patios, and large owner’s suites with walk-in closets. You’ll also appreciate other spaces and options in certain floorplans, such as optional rolling walls of glass that open to the outdoor living space, optional unfinished and finished basements, lounges, dens, recreation rooms, and much more!
personal trainers. Members love getting fit in the gym and the indoor pool, or on the pickleball and tennis courts. If you’re someone who loves nature and sunshine, you’ll appreciate the 900 acres of woodlands on the edge of the community and the miles of walking, biking, and hiking trails traversing through them. And then there are the options for relaxation and socializing! Shenandoah Club has a marketplace and café, private dining room, culinary studio, bar and tavern, social and event spaces, outdoor firepits, and a sports escape with poker and card tables, billiards, and TVs. The Club is a fabulous home away from home for Trilogy homeowners—and the exciting hub of the community!
Model Homes Open Seven Days a Week We hope to see you for the Live Happier Lifestyle Preview on November 16th, but if you can’t make it, come by another time. One of our Community Representatives would love to give you a private tour of the Club, Model Homes, Quick Move-in Homes (many of which are available now or soon), and the rest of the community. You could even make plans to grab a bite or a drink at Region’s 117, which is open to the public. Once you visit, we know you’ll quickly understand what is so special about this beautiful community. Come see us before the holidays. We look forward to it!
50 Best Award won June 2017 from Where to Retire Magazine. Sales and Construction: Shea Homes Limited Partnership (#2705152813). Homes at Trilogy at Lake Frederick are intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years or older, with certain exceptions for younger persons as provided by law and the governing covenants, conditions and restrictions. This is not an offer of real estate for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fulfilled. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Incentives vary and may be in the form of price reductions, credits toward the purchase of options, or credits towards closing costs. Receiving the maximum incentive may be tied to the use of Shea Mortgage Inc., an independent member of the J.F. Shea family of companies. Buyers of Shea Homes are not required to use Shea Mortgage as their lender. Buyers may select any lending institution for the purpose of securing mortgage financing and are not limited to Shea Mortgage. State Corporation Commission Bureau of Financial Institutions License Number MC-5849. Equal Housing Opportunity. Models are not an indication of racial preference.
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s the population of older U.S. adults grows, more Americans are taking on long-term caregiving duties for loved ones. An estimated 43.5 million adults in the U.S. have provided unpaid care in the past 12 months, according to AARP. “While caregiving presents many opportunities for growing strong bonds with loved ones, the work itself can be demanding, eventually taking a toll on those shouldering the burden,” says Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead Senior Care. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month observed in November, Hogan and the experts at Home Instead Senior Care are sharing tips to navigate the challenges. USE ONLINE RESOURCES
To fully advocate for your loved one, it’s necessary to understand his or her medical conditions and the specific areas where extra help is needed. Doing so will help you secure support services, get information from doctors, ensure medications are being administered safely and even help you make appropriate meal and transportation arrangements. Most reputable sources of condition-specific information can also double as a place for finding care and support. SEARCH FOR INNOVATIVE TOOLS
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Innovative companies are taking note of the needs of caregivers and are designing everyday products to help them make daily tasks easier and more comfortable for all involved. In the realm of personal care, this trend is especially important: personal care activities were identified in an AARP survey as among the most challenging daily activities caregivers must manage. When it comes to shaving, a task that seems simple enough when performed on
oneself, things can get tricky. Currently, 46 percent of caregivers are using a disposable razor to provide an assisted shave to their loved one at home, according to a Gillette survey. The problem? When caregivers use one of the 4,000 razors designed for shaving oneself, turning it around to use on someone else is trickier than you might expect -- not to mention time-consuming. Fortunately, there is now a razor specifically engineered for assisted shaving. A first of its kind, the Gillette TREO razor includes special features that protect against nicks and cuts, and its clog-free design doesn’t require the use of water. What’s more, the razor has an ergonomic handle providing greater comfort and control. These updates are particularly critical, as sensitive and thinning skin is prevalent among older adults and is a common side effect of many medications. To learn more, visit Gillette.com/TREO. As more companies introduce tools designed for caregivers, such personal care tasks as shaving have the potential to become easier, safer and more comfortable. MAKE SPACE FOR YOURSELF
Prioritizing your own health and happiness is critical. After all, if your health suffers, it could make it impossible for you to continue caregiving. Rely on family and friends or a part-time professional to step in and give you a chance to recharge. Use the personal time to read, journal, exercise, take a nature walk, visit your doctor or simply meet with friends. You may also benefit from joining a caregivers’ support group. Luckily, social media has made it simple for people to find one another and connect. While the roles and responsibilities of caregiving vary, leveraging the resources designed to universally assist caregivers can help you navigate the many challenges of daily life. —StatePoint
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We may forget many things, but never how someone made us feel. The Reflections Memory Care Program at Potomac Place offers a fresh perspective on memory care. The most up-to-date, therapeutic approaches and a low nurse-to-resident ratio are hallmarks of the program which is designed to help each resident feel secure and give families peace of mind. Call today to schedule a tour.
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normal.� Alzheimer’s is a fatal progressive disease that attacks the brain, killing nerve cells and tissue, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think, plan and ultimately function. Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is projected to skyrocket to nearly 14 million. To help families identify signs early on, the Alzheimer’s Association offers 10 Warning Signs and Symptoms, a list of some ALZHEIMERS
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ifelong learners know that it’s never too late to broaden one’s personal and professional skills. Here are four cool ideas for doing so: • Learn to Dance: Dance is a beautiful art form offering opportunities to immerse yourself in different cultures and musical genres. There’s also evidence that taking up dance can boost mental and physical health, reduce stress and improve memory. From ballet to ballroom
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common signs that can be early symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other dementias: 1. Disruptive memory loss. Forgetting recently learned information, asking the same questions over and over and increasingly relying on memory aids. 2. Challenges in solving problems. Changes in one’s ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers, such as having trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks. Difficulty completing daily tasks, such as organizing a grocery list or remembering the rules of a favorite game. 4. Confusion with time or place. Losing track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. Vision problems, which may lead to difficulty with balance or trouble reading. 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Trouble following or joining a conversation or a struggle with vocabulary. For example, calling a “watch” a “handclock.” 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Putting things in unusual places and being unable to go back over one’s steps to find them again. 8. Decreased or poor judgment. Changes in judgment or decision-making when dealing with such matters as money and grooming. 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in the ability to hold or follow a conversation can result in a withdrawal from hobbies or social activities. 10. Changes in mood and personality. Mood and personality changes, such as confusion, suspicion, depression, fearfulness and anxiety. To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and to find resources, visit alz.org, the website of the Alzheimer’s Association or call its 24/7, free Helpline at 800.272.3900. It’s important to note that exhibiting one or more of these 10 warning signs does not mean someone has Alzheimer’s. In fact, these signs may signal other -- even treatable -- conditions. However, it’s important to talk to your doctor to understand what is driving cognitive changes so you can better manage the condition -- whatever the diagnosis. —StatePoint