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How Convenience and Gracious Services Allow You to...

The idea of a “worry-free” retirement lifestyle is something that drives many seniors to make a move. It just makes sense: we do a lot of worrying in our life. As we get older, those worries can become realities. What happens if I get sick and I can’t get to a doctor? What happens if I’m unable to get around as much as I want? What happens if I simply don’t want to continue living in a big house and taking care of all those chores? Perhaps most importantly: what am I going to do with myself

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The Importance of Making Friends & Creating Ne...

Quick – what’s the most fulfilling and important part of life? If you answered “friends and family... congratulations, you’ve won ... well, life! It’s those interpersonal relationships that make life worth living and what help us stay invigorated, happy and fulfilled ... no matter how old or young we are.   “Making friends and creating new relationships are one of the best parts of retirement,” says Greg Lazzaro, Life Enrichment Director of Waterstone at the Circle. “One of the seven dimensions

Know Your City: The Circle Neighborhoods

As the old saying goes in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. And for Boston-area seniors looking for a great retirement community that has everything they want and need in the city they love, there’s no better location than Waterstone at the Circle. Says Jake Quigley, Executive Director of Waterstone at the Circle: “Waterstone at the Circle in the historic Cleveland Circle neighborhood is at the intersection of everything Boston has to offer. It’s next to the Chestnut

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Volunteer for a Better You & a Better Boston

Many seniors, once they’ve reached retirement age, end up finding new vocations as volunteers for charitable causes in their communities. This isn’t just because it’s something enjoyable to do – most seniors find fulfillment in helping others. Plus, it also helps you stay healthy, says Greg Lazzaro, Life Enrichment Director of Waterstone at the Circle. “Studies show that seniors who choose to volunteer their time are happier and healthier than seniors who choose not to volunteer,” he says. “

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How Do I Know if The Circle Is the Right Choice fo...

Deciding to move can be challenging at any age, but even more so when you’re moving into a retirement community. Choosing the home where you’ll spend your senior years means balancing your current and future needs in a very unique way. That’s why it’s important to choose a community that is more than just a place to live – it’s a place to live really well.   “Waterstone at the Circle offers residents an opportunity for an invigorating lifestyle without the day-to-day concerns of running a house

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7 Reasons to Choose the Waterstone Way

There’s a new style of ‘retirement’ in town ... and it’s redefining how today’s senior lives. It’s showing older adults that there’s no reason to slow down – in fact, if anything, this is the time of your life to ramp up the adventure! Waterstone provides luxury living in a downtown setting filled with history, dynamic activities and easy access to all that Boston has to offer. It’s providing what we call the “Waterstone Way” – and more and more seniors are taking notice. “Waterstone at the

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Spring Cleaning 101: 7 Tips for Downsizing & M...

“Spring cleaning” doesn’t just have to mean dusting behind the refrigerator and washing your curtains (although those are definitely good things to do). If you’re a senior of a certain age, “spring cleaning” could be more aspirational ... more motivating ... more “let’s make things ready for the next, amazing chapters of our lives.” “Spring is the perfect time to take a look at your lifestyle and determine if now is a good time to downsize and move to senior living,” says Jake Quigley,

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Ready. Set. Retire! 10 Steps to Take After Retirem...

It’s finally happening – after many years in a career you loved, you’ve arrived at retirement. Congratulations! Many of us dream of the day we can hand in our badge and say goodbye to the 9-to-5. But after you’ve done that, what happens next? “A fulfilling, happy retirement can mean many different things to different people,” says Greg Lazzaro, Life Enrichment Director of Waterstone at the Circle. “These days, it’s less about kicking back and relaxing and more about volunteering, visiting

How Train Boston® Can Prepare Seniors for the Bost...

Spring is in the air – and for Bostonians (and runners across the world), this means that the Boston Marathon training season is in full swing. On Monday, April 20, thousands of runners (and hundreds of thousands of spectators) will gather to watch the annual journey from Hopkinton to Copley Square. It’s one of the most famous marathon races ever, and participating in it is a dream for many runners.  “While the idea of running a marathon in your senior years may seem overly zealous to some, the