Growing older doesn’t look like it used to. Over the course of a lifetime, people not only have second acts, but third, fourth, and fifth ones. Retirement, a move into a retirement community, and the death of a spouse are three of the major life changes and challenges that older … [Read more...] about Growing A New Life: How To Adapt To A New Home
Low Maintenance Living
How I transformed my house
Contributing editor to Today's Transitions Lucy Pritchett shares how she completely renovated her house. The doorway leading into the room with the fireplace was not there before the reconstruction. There was a solid wall. Where the right-hand bookcase is now was the … [Read more...] about How I transformed my house
The Best Low-Maintenance Pet to Own
At first, you may think a bird or fish is the best option for a pet that’s easy to care for. But one pet store owner in Louisville has the scoop on what’s really best for low-maintenance companionship. Lisa Poe, owner of Poe’s Pet Depot, says birds can be more of a hassle … [Read more...] about The Best Low-Maintenance Pet to Own
Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living
Thinking of moving? A lot of older folks are doing it. They want to be near their children. Or they are suddenly overwhelmed by the large yard where they have tended flowers for years. Or they want a walkable neighborhood. Or they just crave a bit of adventure. About 14 percent … [Read more...] about Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living