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​Winter can be a challenging season, especially for retirees. Shorter days, colder weather, and limited sunlight often bring on the "winter blues," with many experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or simply feeling low as temperatures drop. Snow, ice, and darkness can make it tough to stay active, leading to feelings of isolation—particularly for those who may already feel the absence of family and friends during the holidays. For all these reasons, winter can be an ideal time to consider moving to a continuing care retirement community like The Highlands at Wyomissing®.

Aging is a normal part of life, but for those who are single or widowed, it can come with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. While society often emphasizes the importance of companionship and family, there’s a world of possibility waiting at The Highlands at Wyomissing® that can enrich the lives of single seniors and enhance the aging experience.

A new model of aging services was announced today with the formation of Aspire for Well-Being - a nonprofit holding company comprising a successful Life Plan Community and several ancillary service offerings.

When presented with the idea of moving to a life plan community, the most common objection from seniors is “I’m not ready.” In most cases, when seniors give this response, they have already decided that they would in fact like to move to a retirement community someday, but whether they are 62 or 92 they don’t feel quite ready to make the move. But there are factors to consider when not feeling quite ready...