survivors, senior-level federal retirees, and honorably discharged officers from all ser- vices. Amenities include large, light-filled apartments and cottages, a country-club- style community center, fine dining, a new wellness and fitness center, and a junior Olympic-sized pool. Enjoy our carefree life- style with the security of knowing there is excellent nursing care and assisted living on campus if you need it. We’re just 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., and 20 minutes from Dulles International Airport. The com- munity is nonsmoking. (See ad on page 15.) PET FRIENDLY
Harmony Hampton Roads, 2 Fenwick Road, Hampton, VA 23651, (757) 755-2175,
www.harmonyhamptonroads.com Harmony Hampton Roads offers four beautiful senior-rental communities across coastal Virginia. With resort-like amenities, affordable monthly rents, and no up-front buy-in fees, Harmony promises an easy, carefree lifestyle and support for all stages of retirement. Get a new lease on life in one of America’s favorite vacation destinations. To learn more, call or visit our website. (See ad on page 37.) PET FRIENDLY
Harbor’s Edge, 1 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510, (757) 616-7950,
www.harborsedgenorfolk.com Norfolk’s only high-rise luxury retirement community, Harbor’s Edge offers breathtak- ing waterfront and downtown views, open and elegant floor plans, the finest amenities, and true LifeCare. We are minutes from the Chrysler Museum, Harrison Opera House, Wells Theatre, MacArthur Center mall, and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Personal attention, dedicated service, and true LifeCare are the hallmarks of the Harbor’s Edge lifestyle. PET FRIENDLY
Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (800) 716-9000,
www.patriotscolony.org This LifeCare/residence and services CCRC for former and retired officers of the seven
uniformed services and their spouses, as well as former and retired officer-equivalent fed- eral civil servants, is sponsored by Riverside Health System and sits on 90 wooded acres in the middle of the Historic Triangle, just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg. It offers villas, apartments, and freestanding homes. Residents enjoy an indoor saltwater pool and a spa, fitness and recreational facilities, flex- ible dining options, a tavern, on-campus care facilities, and much more. We invite you to visit and spend two complimentary nights in our community. Come meet and spend time with our residents and experience all that Pa- triots Colony has to offer. (See ad on page 77.)
Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canter- bury, 300 Westminster-Canterbury Drive, Winchester, VA 22603, (800) 492-9463, (540) 665-5914,
www.svwc.org Established in 1987, this nonprofit, nationally accredited (by CARF-CCAC) Lifecare commu- nity offers all levels of care under one roof. Cottages and apartments are available from 709 to 2,550 square feet. We are only one exit from Winchester Medical Center and just over an hour from Washington, D.C. (See ad on page 80.) PET FRIENDLY
Sunnyside Communities, 600 University Blvd., Suite L, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, (800) 237-2257, (540) 568-8600,
www.sunnysidecommunities.com Sunnyside Communities is three award- winning CCRCs in Virginia, with more than 100 years of experience. Recognized locally, regionally, and nationally, they have received awards for whole-person wellness program- ming, the highest ratings for quality of care, and “Best of Virginia” awards by Virginia Living magazine. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they provide a small-town atmosphere. Members enjoy af- fordable choices, including villas, cottages, garden/patio homes, and apartments. You are invited to visit the community and enjoy a complimentary overnight “staycation” to experience all there is to offer. (See ad on page 111.) PET FRIENDLY
munities, continuing-care communi- ties, and subsidized senior housing facilities for low-income seniors. Depending on the facility, residents might have access to services such as transportation, daily meals, recre- ational programs, and nursing care.
LIFE CARE refers to a retirement community that combines housing and comprehensive health care ser- vices for seniors. A life-care contract is an agreement that authorizes long term care insurance payments as part of a patient’s residency agree- ment.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS vary. The best way to assess housing op- tions is to tour a community. Terms like garden home, villa apartment, or cottage usually refer to the style of home (e.g., gabled versus terra cotta roof, etcetera). Condominiums typically are independently owned apartment-style homes.
MAINTENANCE-FREE retirement communities allow residents to live in a home without worrying about the hassles usually associated with own- ing a residence (repairs, snow remov- al, landscaping, etcetera). Housing costs in a maintenance-free commu- nity also might cover transportation, cable, food, and other amenities.
MEMORY CARE OR MEMORY- SUPPORT CARE is given to pa- tients suffering from dementia who are too ill to remain alone in their homes yet are not sick enough to re- quire intensive care. Patients who receive memory care
get assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and taking medications. Patients also might receive services designed to enhance their psychological well-be- ing and creativity, such as art therapy or music-appreciation courses.
PERSONAL CARE refers to ac- tivities related to personal hygiene and beautification. These activities include tooth-brushing, bathing, shaving, hair care, perfuming, and applying makeup.
PURCHASE AND RENTAL refer to payment options available to residents in retirement communities. With a purchase agreement, resi- dents have an ownership interest in their homes and make monthly pay- ments similar to paying a mortgage. With a rental agreement, residents make monthly payments to a retire- ment community and have no owner- ship interest in their residence.
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