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Retirement … your life and your time are once again yours to control. The kids are grown and in homes of their ...
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In this episode of The Village at Gainesville Connection, resident Mike Katovich shares how he and his wife ...
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Nancy Klokke shares a wonderful story about being a “solo senior.” This engaging resident at The Village at ...
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Now that you’ve reached retirement age, you’re ready to make the most of this chapter of life by moving into an ...
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Elevating residents’ dining experiences fuels Alan Sayles’s passion as director of dining services at The Village ...
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In normal years, fall is one of the slower times of the year to sell your home, which is why real estate agents ...
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The lives of 15 team members who work at The Village at Gainesville senior living community were transformed this ...
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Residents at The Village at Gainesville begin a new chapter of their lives, having moved to the retirement ...
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The Village at Gainesville offers residents many volunteer opportunities to feel involved and engaged in the ...
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Retired educator Terry Morrow and his wife Patricia support their community, The Village at Gainesville, in many ...
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When it’s time to retire, older adults have a lot to consider. You have all sorts of wants: lifestyle, location, ...
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Good things come to those who wait, or so they say. And while patience is a virtue, there are many times in life ...
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![How To Choose the Right Independent Living Community for You](https://www.thevillageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SFVG-35318-October-Blog-Image_1200x1020-400x284.png)
Now that you’ve reached retirement age, you’re ready to make the most of this chapter of life by moving into an ...
![Tips for Selling Your Home This Fall](https://www.thevillageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SFVG-33425_Blog-1335050734_copy-400x284.jpeg)
In normal years, fall is one of the slower times of the year to sell your home, which is why real estate agents ...
![The Village at Gainesville Raises $31,000 in Scholarship Fund Donations for Associates](https://www.thevillageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SFVG_34447_BlogImage2-400x284.png)
The lives of 15 team members who work at The Village at Gainesville senior living community were transformed this ...
![How Financial Flexibility Means More Freedom](https://www.thevillageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SFVG-30892_JuneBlog1092859320-400x284.jpg)
When it’s time to retire, older adults have a lot to consider. You have all sorts of wants: lifestyle, location, ...
![Why You Should Move Into Senior Living Sooner Rather Than Later](https://www.thevillageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/SFVG-29807_MayBlog_1200x1020_JJS-The-Village-UF-The-Agency-393-400x284.jpg)
Good things come to those who wait, or so they say. And while patience is a virtue, there are many times in life ...
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Do you dread hearing the words “workout?” For many of us, the idea of working out and getting healthy means ...
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Alachua County, like every county across the nation, has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, ...
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Something new and exciting is happening at The Village at Gainesville. Independent living and assisted living ...
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Cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are life-changing for both the ...
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Nobody wants to just “exist.” Ask any person what they want out of life, no matter how old or young they are, and ...
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Ask Mom or Dad about moving into senior living, and many seniors will immediately reply, “I’m too young for that!” ...
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What you may not know is that it’s one of the most important things to consider when choosing where to spend your ...