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Thinking About Moving? Start Here.

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: July 01, 2025
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Thinking About Moving? Start Here.

Over the years of publishing INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine, I’ve had countless conversations with reade ...

Over the years of publishing INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine, I’ve had countless conversations with readers about housing. Sometimes it’s a casual “I’ve been thinking about downsizing.” Other times it ...

July 01, 2025
| by Barbara Risto

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Compassionate Downsizing: Making the Process Easier for Senior Parents

Posted by Arthur Lloyd
|Date: October 31, 2024
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Compassionate Downsizing: Making the Process Easier for Senior Parents

Image via Freepik The journey of downsizing for your senior parents is more than just a practical task; i ...

Image via Freepik The journey of downsizing for your senior parents is more than just a practical task; it's an emotional transition filled with memories and changes. Beginning this conversation early ...

October 31, 2024
| by Arthur Lloyd

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Can AI Help You Find the Perfect Retirement Home?

Posted by Robert B. Hulley
|Date: April 02, 2024
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Can AI Help You Find the Perfect Retirement Home?

We hear so much about AI, (Artificial Intelligence) these days, I wondered what impact, if any, it was ha ...

We hear so much about AI, (Artificial Intelligence) these days, I wondered what impact, if any, it was having on senior accommodation. I thought I’d give my friend Alex a call. He and I were in high s ...

April 02, 2024
| by Robert B. Hulley

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Sunrise at Lonsdale Square: Redefining Senior Living in North Vancouver

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: January 01, 2024
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Sunrise at Lonsdale Square: Redefining Senior Living in North Vancouver

Situated in the heart of North Vancouver, an exciting development is underway—Sunrise at Lonsdale Square. ...

Situated in the heart of North Vancouver, an exciting development is underway—Sunrise at Lonsdale Square. Set to open its doors in spring 2024, this eagerly anticipated community offers a unique blend ...

January 01, 2024
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Top Questions Answered about Lifestyle Mortgages

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: October 09, 2023
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Top Questions Answered about Lifestyle Mortgages

Lifestyle Mortgages, also known as reverse mortgages, aren't always understood well. Canadian homeowners ...

Lifestyle Mortgages, also known as reverse mortgages, aren't always understood well. Canadian homeowners are often looking for ways to turn the equity in their home into income that can benefit their ...

October 09, 2023
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Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Home for Fun/Fabulous Retirees and Their Families

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: August 03, 2023
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Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Home for Fun/Fabulous Retirees and Their Families

Retirement is a time to relish in the joys of life and create lasting memories with loved ones. As retire ...

Retirement is a time to relish in the joys of life and create lasting memories with loved ones. As retirees and their families seek to make the most of their homes during this fun-filled phase, consid ...

August 03, 2023
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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can b ...

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can become more of a challenge to navigate. If or when the time comes to choose independent or assis ...

July 28, 2023
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It’s not like home, it is home!

Posted by Robert B. Hulley
|Date: April 06, 2023
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It’s not like home, it is home!

I hadn’t heard from John in quite a while, but he recently phoned with something on his mind and got righ ...

I hadn’t heard from John in quite a while, but he recently phoned with something on his mind and got right to the point. “It’s my parents”, he confided, “They just can’t manage on their own anymore. S ...

April 06, 2023
| by Robert B. Hulley

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More Time To Make Better Choices

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: January 31, 2023
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More Time To Make Better Choices

“I have friends who understand my jokes and I have company at mealtime. I’m a part of the organizing comm ...

“I have friends who understand my jokes and I have company at mealtime. I’m a part of the organizing committee for the charity down the street and I get my game of scrabble in every Thursday afternoon ...

January 31, 2023
| by Laurie Mueller

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Making Friends in Retirement Living

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: January 31, 2023
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Making Friends in Retirement Living

“Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.” –Rod McKuen “I moved into a retirement home because I don ...

“Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.” –Rod McKuen “I moved into a retirement home because I don’t like to be alone,” says Jo-Ann De Jong, 89, who made the transition to a retirement communit ...

January 31, 2023
| by Verena Foxx

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God’s Waiting Room

Posted by Robert B. Hulley
|Date: August 31, 2022
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God’s Waiting Room

I have known George for many years. We met in high school and we have been friends ever since. He called ...

I have known George for many years. We met in high school and we have been friends ever since. He called the other night and said he wanted to talk about something that concerns both of us. Knowing hi ...

August 31, 2022
| by Robert B. Hulley

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE?

Posted by Lesley Taylor
|Date: July 28, 2022
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE?

Is there a right time or a best time to move to a seniors’ residence or retirement community? Most retire ...

Is there a right time or a best time to move to a seniors’ residence or retirement community? Most retirement communities are geared to those 55 and up, but there is no magic age to indicate that it’s ...

July 28, 2022
| by Lesley Taylor

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT RESIDENCE

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: July 28, 2022
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT RESIDENCE

Certain factors when considering a move can make or break your experience. Whether downsizing to a smalle ...

Certain factors when considering a move can make or break your experience. Whether downsizing to a smaller home or deciding to move into a seniors’ residence, be sure you have examined all the angles ...

July 28, 2022
| by Laurie Mueller

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WHAT TYPE OF RESIDENCE AM I LOOKING FOR?

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: January 26, 2022
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WHAT TYPE OF RESIDENCE AM I LOOKING FOR?

When people consider moving into a retirement residence, they don’t always know that there are generally ...

When people consider moving into a retirement residence, they don’t always know that there are generally three different levels of care from which to choose. The three main categories are Independent ...

January 26, 2022
| by Barbara Risto

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WEIGHING THE COST OF YOUR HOUSING CHOICES

Posted by Jesmina Biserovic
|Date: January 26, 2022
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WEIGHING THE COST OF YOUR HOUSING CHOICES

When it comes to crunching the numbers of how much it costs to maintain a private dwelling vs. living in ...

When it comes to crunching the numbers of how much it costs to maintain a private dwelling vs. living in a retirement residence, there’s a lot to consider. With inclusive costs that cover food, heatin ...

January 26, 2022
| by Jesmina Biserovic

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