People who anticipate retiring in the coming years have many exciting living options to consider. One popular option is the independent living community. We receive questions about how Grand Tapestry compares to an independent living community, so we’d like to offer a few points of comparison regarding our amenities and services. Overall, our living style tends to […]

Retirement communities are becoming an increasingly popular option – especially communities for active adults over the age of 55. It’s no wonder. These communities allow people to enjoy resort-like amenities – think pools, movie theaters, landscaped grounds – while ditching costly and time-consuming yard work and home maintenance. While the benefits are many, you may […]

Live your best life at an 55+ community in Oklahoma City. You have other goals for the day besides fixing a weedy, patchy lawn or repairing wobbly deck boards. You want to enjoy social activities outside of the home — or host get-togethers in your own home — rather than spend hours cleaning rooms you […]

If you’re like many other seniors, you value family relationships and rank them as a top priority. That’s why it’s worth learning a new technology that will keep you in the loop. It’s especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when relatives may be unable to visit in-person. Keeping in touch isn’t always as easy as […]

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home, and that’s why security measures are an important part of life for retirement communities in Oklahoma City and elsewhere. Some 55+ communities may have a variety of security measures, some of which you need and others that are just optional. Here are a few of the security […]

Now more than ever, it’s important to stay in contact with the people you love. If you’re social distancing due to COVID-19 or trying to keep in touch with relatives from across the country, then you’ve experienced the reality of long-distance communication. Thankfully, with online communication tools, distance no longer needs to be the hindrance […]

There is no single cost for senior living communities because there are multiple options with different services and support. When most people hear the term “senior living” they think about supportive living communities like assisted living, which has an average cost of $4,000 per month in the United States. Assisted living isn’t right for all people, […]

While we may think mature adults are at higher risk of violence, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that younger people are actually more likely to be victims than people over the age of 65. Thankfully, when it comes to senior safety, there are plenty of habits that can dramatically reduce the chances that you’ll […]

Research is important when you’re looking for your next home. Beyond investigating the place itself – the amenities, location, price and more – you have to figure out contracts, movers and often even selling the home you’re in. Before making the final decision and moving into a new senior apartment in Oklahoma City, there are […]

Whether you see your grandchildren twice a week or twice a year, every moment you spend together is meaningful. The dynamic between you will change as your grandkids grow from babies into young adults. It can be tough to keep up, but you can be involved every step of the way if you consider the […]