Retirement Communities Books, Magazines and Articles
Retirement Communities Books, Books on Places to Retire To, and Popular Adult Health Books -
Welcome to the Bookcase -- On my bookshelves are the following great classics and new winners. Not always retirement communities books but related enjoyable reading! "Where to Retire: America's Best and Most Affordable Places" by John Howells. The classic and one of the best, if not the best, on retirement places. "Choose the Southwest for Retirement" - by John Howells "Choose the Pacific Northwest for Retirement" - by John Howells "Retirement Places Rated" - by David Savageau "America's 100 Best Places to Retire" - by Elizabeth Armstrong "Choose a College Town for Retirement" - by Joe Lubow More Retirement Communities Books - "Healthy Aging" by Andrew Weil - Lifelong guide to physical and spiritual wellbeing by popular health writer. "Aging Well" From the landmark Harvard study of adult development by George E. Vaillant, MD "Retirement Migration in America" by Charles F. Longino Jr. - tracks leading migration trends of persons over 60 from state to state and even county to county. A new retirement communities book about retirees moving trends. "Retire Downtown" by Kyle Ezese, Urban Planner. "The 50 Healthiest Places to Live and Retire in the United States." The author, Norman D. Ford, 50 years as a free-lance writer, has written numerous retirement books. They are not necessarily about retirement communities books but encompass many subjects of interest to seniors especially retirement places. He now has a website as well. Some of his books are dated but still provide excellent timeless information. I highly recommend his many books for an enjoyable read.
"You Can Do It" - Boomers Guide to a Great Retirement by Jonathan Pond. Just out and available at online bookstores or through his website at www.jonathanpond.com "Mindset. Reset Your Thinking and See the Future" - New book by John Naisbitt who wrote the hit book "Megatrends." Adjusting to change in our world. "How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of your Life," by Mark Victor Hansen and Art Linkletter. Highly recommended book on how to deal with longer and healthier lives by those who have been there. Art is in his 90's. Anti-aging theme. "Getting the Most for your Home in a Down Market" by Dan Lieberman and Paul Hoffman. "Dress Your House for Success" by Martha Webb. "Moving in the Right Directions" by Bruce Nemovitz. - This book may help you or your loved ones with the most difficult decision of moving from your home to a retirement community and the fears. Written by Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) who gives a plan for moving. "Longevity Revolution," by Dr. Robert Butler, Pulitzer prize-winning author of "Why Survive." Dr. Butler is also CEO of the International Longevity Center and says he wants this new book to be "a call to action." We need to be better prepared for the aging population. "How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment," Tom Kelly with economist John Tucillo. Also, "Real Estate Boomers and Beyond: Exploring the Costs Choices and Changes of Your Next Move."
"Brain Games" - Mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. Chess - Beginners can obtain a copy of "Bobby Fisher Teaches Chess" - by one of the greatest chess players. Newest numbers mind game: "Sudoku" -- Challenge your aging brain cells. Crossword puzzles Scrabble
Retirement Communities Magazines - "Where to Retire" - www.wheretoretire.com - retirement information. See their Special Reports. "Living Southern Style" - www.livingsouthernstylemagazine.com - Some great articles on subject of retirement. See their Fab 50 communities list. This list is not all "over 55" communities, however, but still interesting for areas in the South and Southeast. "Professional Builder Magazine" - Information on home building industry. "Grand Strand New Home Guide" - If you are interested homes in the Myrtle Beach area, this is very helpful. "Carolina Living" - Where to live, travel, retirement articles. "Traveler" Conde Nast - Good for finding the "hottest" resort areas. "Travel and Leisure" - Good for finding new resort areas. Retirement Communities Articles "Ritzy Retirement Communities" by Sara Clemence for Forbes magazine - Feb. 2006. A must read.
Also, see my page about Retirement Communities Articles Retirement Communities Awards - JD Power Award - Ranks reputation of builders based on reviews of hundreds of new residents. National Housing Quality Award "Where to Retire" magazine's retirement communities award Senior Housing Award National Council on Senior Housing Award National Association of Homebuilders Also on Retirement Communities Books, Magazines and Articles: Websites that are interesting and helpful. - www.aoa.gov (Administration on Aging) www.agingeye.net (Aging Eye Times) www.aarp.org (American Association of Retired Persons) www.eatright.org (American Dietetic Association) www.notsobig.com - small houses www.city-data.com - Good site for area information. www.tourvelo.org (Norman D. Ford's tips for bicycle tours especially for seniors.) www.elderhostel.org - trips for seniors focused on lifelong learning. www.colettevacations.com - travel tours - ones for seniors www.eatbetteramerica.com - healthifies your favorite recipe. www.TSA.gov - don't know the latest info on airline travel - this site will answer your questions. www.newstarget.com - fun site for interesting nutritional news www.simplelivingforseniors.com - downsizing and moving helpalso for help see National Assoc. of Senior Movers And for the current real estate market: www.stagedhomes.com Products and Fun Websites www.lunchboxbunch.com - Unique gifts for your grandkids and yourself. Seniors should eat more fruits and veggies and so should kids. Promote this good eating habit with these T shirts, nutrition cards and stories.
I hope you enjoy the above list of retirement communities books, magazines and articles (also websites) which we will be continually updating.
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