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Letter from the publisher:

Welcome to the fall edition of SeniorLivingGuide.com. Our printed
as well as online edition seniorlivingguide.com, is designed to help
you make the best real estate decision as we all age gracefully into
the future. Whether you are considering living here in the Greater
Hampton Roads area or considering options in another part of the
country, our local market printed guides along with our online ver-
sion can help you make relevant decisions for yourself and other friends
and family members.
This issue features a story on living well, overall health and staying fit. Of course, for the
majority of us, getting up on a stage, singing and playing an instrument is not even on the
bucket list. Let’s be honest – celebrity style living is not part of our real life. So what is the real
takeaway? Here are some thoughts:
• Stay in the best shape possible! Yes, that means exercise. Run, walk, ride the bike,
go to that gym (especially if you paid for it), join Silver Sneakers, engage and have fun.
30 minutes of cardio activity, 3 days a week will do wonders for you mentally and
physically. And do this with friends if at all possible. It won’t feel like exercise.
• Watch the numbers. Keep an eye on the blood pressure, especially if your immediate
family has had issues. Make your doctor aware of all this. High blood pressure is truly
a silent killer and is a big contributor to many health issues. Just take care of it!
• Weight gain. Yes, we have heard this over and over again. But as we age, it is harder
and harder to lose weight. Make it a priority to eat better, skip the French fries, and try
kale. Okay, most of us are not that fond of that pointy leafy veggie, but find some lettuce
leaves you like.
• Interests and passions. Go attend that concert (they may not tour again), take that class
on finance, or just read that book for book club. It’s just not about the wine (or is it?)
Having interests and passions engages your mind and spirit. So sitting home on the
couch and watching America’s Got Talent is not on the list. But talking about the show
with your friends at the gym is!
So live and live well. And let SeniorLivingGuide.com find you the best place to do exactly that.
All the best,

Us