Living in a retirement community means we acquire more free time, thanks to services that free us from meal preparation, yard work and other chores. And many of us are using that time to help others.

Yankee Great Yogi Berra said it best, “You can observe a lot by just watching”. I observed a lot by just watching in my 10 years as a live-in manager at another retirement community. For instance, many new move-ins looking for 55 years and older housing don’t immediately warm to this type of environment.

Nobody likes change. Fear of change has derailed many a New Year’s resolution. The good news is, eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact, a few small changes can have a big impact on your overall health and happiness.