Atlanta Named One of the Best Places to Retire!
We’ve always enjoyed living in Atlanta, but we were more than pleasantly surprised to see that Atlanta has been named one of the best places to retire. In a recent report by WalletHub, Atlanta ranked 10th on a list of 180 U.S. cities of best places to retire. It ranked extremely high for many criteria […]
The Mansions Is Proud to Be Named Best of bestself 2021
The Mansions has been named bestself’s Best of 2021 winner for the Atlanta area. We are honored to be recognized as the Best Living Community for Active Midlifers. We have to thank the community who voted for us! We strive to always go above and beyond and provide superior customer care – and you’ve noticed! […]
Comparing Independent Living Communities: Questions to Ask Yourself
When you’ve finally made up your mind that it’s time to move into an independent living community, you need to select the right one for your needs. While this might be a straightforward process, it can actually be quite time consuming and an energy suck. So, you need to narrow down your options before you […]
Is It Time to Move Your Parents Into an Assisted Living Community?
Most of us don’t want to think about our parents getting older. But the truth of the matter is that it will happen – even if we’re not mentally ready for it. While we all like to think that Mom and Dad will be able to stay in their homes for the rest of their […]
How to Downsize to Get Ready for Your Independent Living Apartment
Moving is stressful to begin with – and it can be even more nerve-wracking if you’re moving into a smaller space. You have to go through your items and decide what you’re willing to keep, sell or donate. If you’re older, then you’ve probably accumulated a lot over the years. If you’ve decided to move […]
Resident Profile: Meet John & Molly
It can be tough selecting an independent senior living community. Like churches, it often seems like there’s one on every corner, each with their own pros and cons. That’s why it’s our goal at The Mansions to ensure that our communities are a right fit for you – we want to make your decision to […]
Picking a Senior Living Community: Independent Living vs. Assisted Living vs. Memory Care
If you’re in the process of evaluating senior living communities, you might have come across the following types: senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You may be wondering what’s the difference between these different communities – and which one is right for you or your loved. To help you narrow down your choices, […]
Why Senior Living Communities Can Make You Healthier
Living alone – and being lonely – can have negative affects on your health. In fact, according to recent studies, there is evidence that depression can shorten your lifespan, which people with fewer social connections tend to suffer from. This is why it’s important to always ensure that you have healthy connections and activities to […]
How to Make Friends in Your New Senior Living Community
Children easily make friends. Pretty much everyone that they meet immediately becomes their friend. As adults, however, most of us find it difficult to meet and connect with others. That’s one of the reasons why many people are reluctant to move to a new location. All of this can be doubly hard for seniors. Leaving […]
Do Senior Living Communities Make Financial Sense?
Are you considering moving into a senior living community? Then, you may be thinking about whether the costs are worth it. What are the financial benefits of moving into a retirement community? The truth is there are many. Differences Between Staying at Home or Moving to a Retirement Community Many of us are ready to […]