48 senior living THE QUEENS COURIER • SENIOR LIVING • AUGUST 14, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Enjoying retirement in a home suited for an active life Preparing for retirement with a home designed for aging in place When it’s time to retire, do baby boomers just sit back and watch life pass them by? Not anymore. Boomers are known for getting involved in their communities, enjoying the outdoors and starting new - or restarting older - hobbies. They also love spending time with family. This active lifestyle means boomers don’t want to take care of the large homes they lived in for years while raising children. In fact, they’re ready to downsize, and want to design their homes to be exactly what they need for their retirement years. Downsizing into a new home - one that can adapt to boomers’ changing needs as well as accommodate their occasional desire to entertain guests - is a great way to enjoy retirement in comfort and style. And with the customizable features available through Clayton Homes, they won’t regret downsizing at all. Boomers can choose these features in The Holland home model by Clayton Homes, specifi cally designed for the active boomer, and continue entertaining in these prime years. Consider the following customizable features available in these homes: • BRAGGING WALL - Every parent and grandparent loves to show off photos of their children and grandchildren. A wall designed specifi cally for hanging photos, awards and other proud mementoes gives parents and grandparents the perfect opportunity to share stories with visitors. • HANDY BUT HIDDEN ENTERTAINMENT - When friends and family come over, consider how effi cient it is to have a built-in cabinet that fl ips open to serve as a beverage station. When visitors are not around, tucking the beverage station away into a designated place makes the home more open. • ACCESSIBLE LAUNDRY - Placing laundry facilities close to the bedroom is great for baby boomers. The space doesn’t need to be large, but sometimes when a small space is designed for laundry, you lose out on those wonderful additional features, such as drying racks. Clayton Homes has alleviated this issue by installing pull-out hanging racks or built-in storage above the machines and off the fl oor. • BEDROOM LUXURY - Enjoy a home that segregates the master bedroom and bath from the entertaining areas of the home. One way to make this private space perfect is to install a beauty bar. It’s a vanity station in the bedroom with a large mirror and chair so one can comfortably prep for the day without constantly standing. • FUN SPACE - Many retirees fi nally have the time to enjoy their hobbies to their full potential, and they’ll need to designate a space in their new home to accommodate the activity. Maybe they’re interested in physical fi tness and need a place for equipment. Sometimes a craft room is required so the grandkids can come over and put their creativity to good use. Entertaining is an option, too, and having a separate room near the kitchen just for those planned gatherings might be exactly what is needed. By effi ciently utilizing living space that is specifi cally designed for their use, boomers can enjoy their retirement years in a home that is built to suit their new active lifestyles. Courtesy BPT Sciatica Pain? WE NOW HAVE COLD LASER Do You Have SCIATICA Or Its Symptoms? • Low Back, Buttock, Leg Pain • Leg, Low Back Weakness • Burning or Shooting Pains in Legs • Difficulty Walking • Numbness/ Tingling in Lower Back or Legs • Stiffness or Fatigue in Legs • Tender Points on Lower Back or Legs Therapy can begin today. Call Now. *Most Insurances Accepted. FREE CONSULTATION With this ad. Within 30 days • Physical Therapy • Chiropractic • Occupational Therapy • Acupuncture • Hydromassage • Cold Laser North Shore Rehab Associates 55 Northern Blvd. Suite 103 516-466-9300 Great Neck, N.Y. 11021
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