by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Apr 1, 2014 | Active Senior Living
It’s comforting to tell ourselves that people are decent and compassionate in Birmingham, Alabama, but the sad truth is some people are unscrupulous enough to prey on seniors. In fact, some thieves and con artists target Birmingham area seniors because they think they...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Nov 23, 2013 | Active Senior Living
Betty Love Goodykoontz, a Birmingham centenarian, wrote a poem about the huge technological changes we’ve seen since she was a little girl:“After the pony express we corresponded by post;/ Now email delivers in seconds at most!/ In encyclopedias we used to get our...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Oct 30, 2013 | Active Senior Living
The holidays can be a challenging time for all of us, with so much hustle and bustle, expense and excitement, and often the need to travel. These challenges can be harder for seniors, especially if they have recently moved, lost loved ones, are far from family, or...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Sep 25, 2013 | Active Senior Living, Birmingham Retirement Communities
There are countless myths about aging, and how much stock you put in them can have a real impact on how old you’ll feel and operate. For example, it’s commonly thought that aging always means declining health or disability, however with better medical care and new...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Aug 20, 2013 | Active Senior Living
One of the best things about living at a retirement community is that you have more time to enjoy life. With housekeeping and daily chores taken care of, you can focus on all the things you want to see and do. Perhaps you want to travel to a city you’ve always wanted...
by Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham | Jul 17, 2013 | Active Senior Living
Tired of being tied down by the expense and upkeep of your family home? Are household chores weighing you down now that the kids have moved out and their so much extra space? Are you considering moving to a retirement destination or senior living community to make the...