A Unique Generation: 70+
Living "It Up" in a Retirement Community
Business & Finance, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Nonfiction, Family & Relationships
| Author: | Renate Donovan, Patricia Haensly | ISBN: | 9781463401870 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse | Publication: | June 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Renate Donovan, Patricia Haensly |
| ISBN: | 9781463401870 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse |
| Publication: | June 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse |
| Language: | English |
The purpose of this book is to celebrate a unique generation, ther multitude of 70+ seniors of the 21st century, who lead purposeful, rewarding and independent lives in specially designed retirement communities. The authors, in their early 80's, "live it up" each and every day in their chosen community. With humor, wistfulness, seriousness and common sense, they introduce some of their neighbors and provide a bird's eye view of active life after retirement. With its congenial anecdotes and pithy insights, this volume can give enjoyment to readers of all ages, but will be of most interest to the 70+ folks and their families, who have been wondering how mom and dad will spend their later years. It will answer questions, such as why, when, where and how to choose a community, and give an overview of varied activities in the residents' daily lives. Topics include extending one's perspective, a typical day, pet care, exercise, semi-retirement, coping with illness, forming relationships, and many others. The whimsical illustrations, created by resident, Shirley Walters, depict everyday retirement activities. We invite you to visit our community by leafing at random through the pages of this book. Enjoy! Renate Donovan and Patricia Haensly e-mail: dolo@wt.net
The purpose of this book is to celebrate a unique generation, ther multitude of 70+ seniors of the 21st century, who lead purposeful, rewarding and independent lives in specially designed retirement communities. The authors, in their early 80's, "live it up" each and every day in their chosen community. With humor, wistfulness, seriousness and common sense, they introduce some of their neighbors and provide a bird's eye view of active life after retirement. With its congenial anecdotes and pithy insights, this volume can give enjoyment to readers of all ages, but will be of most interest to the 70+ folks and their families, who have been wondering how mom and dad will spend their later years. It will answer questions, such as why, when, where and how to choose a community, and give an overview of varied activities in the residents' daily lives. Topics include extending one's perspective, a typical day, pet care, exercise, semi-retirement, coping with illness, forming relationships, and many others. The whimsical illustrations, created by resident, Shirley Walters, depict everyday retirement activities. We invite you to visit our community by leafing at random through the pages of this book. Enjoy! Renate Donovan and Patricia Haensly e-mail: dolo@wt.net
