Is there really a best time to move into a senior independent living community? More and more of the over-65 set say the answer is yes, and the sooner the better. What’s drawing these savvy seniors? The list is long, but it includes prime locations, beautiful homes, high-end lifestyles, and seemingly endless services and amenities….   Read More

When looking at senior living communities for yourself or a loved one, there are many great options and many things to consider. Whether you’re looking for active independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care, a key consideration is whether the community operates as a for-profit or not-for-profit senior living organization. It can make…   Read More

Many seniors think exercise is just a distant memory due to obstacles like pain, decreased endurance and balance. There is also the fear of injury. The fact of the matter is that water exercises get aging adults moving and active. It’s a safe, comfortable, and rewarding way to live an active lifestyle once more. Here…   Read More

You don’t need a lot of rooms and square footage to have an enviably beautiful and totally comfortable home. Many seniors making the move to a one-bedroom senior living apartment home in retirement communities are realizing just how true it is. It seems that the more rooms we have, the less we use and the…   Read More

Jacaranda Trace is proud to share that we have received four “Best of” awards from the Venice Gondolier in the assisted and retirement living categories! These awards recognize the readers’ choice of the best Venice has to offer. We are proud to be receive this honor again and will continue to raise the bar in…   Read More

One of the best ways to maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and vitality as we age is to just keep moving. Unfortunately, for many, that becomes more difficult as physical limitations like joint pain and fatigue become a barrier to a healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, there is a great way to keep moving without putting too much…   Read More

Florida has become one of the most popular places to retire. There are many reasons for this, but the sunshine and beaches are at the top of the list. Living in a city like Venice on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast means sun, warm breezes, and miles of salt water are right in your backyard. If…   Read More

For a senior, aging in place means living in his or her own home for as long as possible. As a matter of fact, a recent AARP survey found that up to 80 percent of seniors prefer to age at home. However, although aging at home sounds like a great option, there are significant pitfalls…   Read More

When Sir Isaac Newton wrote that a body in motion stays in motion, he was talking about physics, but it’s true for human beings as well! Staying fit and active requires you to move more and sit less, particularly if you want to enjoy a healthy, active retirement. Fortunately, it’s never too late to improve…   Read More

Love effortlessly spans generations, but gift preferences usually don’t! As a senior buying for grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or even your own children, you can try to keep up with the latest video games or fashion trends, but they change so quickly even the best of us lose track and need some guidance. The good…   Read More