Aging in Place posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

25 Great Places In 2016 To Follow Your Passions In Retirement

Chase Your Bliss Retirement is a time to pursue old passions you never had enough time for before, as well as develop new interests. Forbes has assembled a list of 25 places around the country that are suitable for retirement and offer outstanding opportunities in one or more of the following categories: the arts, fine [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:55+00:00February 12th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on 25 Great Places In 2016 To Follow Your Passions In Retirement
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Study: Baby Boomers Living in Cities Are More Socially Active

As Baby Boomers age, cities seems to be better places for them to get the social interaction they seek, according to a new study published in the Journal of Transport Geography. Using special formulas meant to eliminate the “self-selection bias,” researchers from MIT compared the travel habits of Boomers who live in suburban and urban parts [...]

By |2017-02-09T02:38:03+00:00February 9th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, walkable communities|Comments Off on Study: Baby Boomers Living in Cities Are More Socially Active
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Differences in Home Buying Trends Between Older and Younger Baby Boomers

Encompassing a span of nearly 20 years, it should come as no surprise that there are differences as well as similarities in Baby Boomers on each end of the age spectrum. One thing that both groups have in common is that while finances are certainly a factor, lifestyle factors tend to play a bigger role. [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:56+00:00February 6th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Differences in Home Buying Trends Between Older and Younger Baby Boomers
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Downsizing Baby Boomers Choose City Life

I’m a real estate sales person in New York City and a lot has changed during my 33-year career, but a recent trend is one of the most exciting I’ve seen in a long time.  More Baby Boomers, people over 60, are leaving the suburbs and moving to the city. Everyone has different requirements but [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:01+00:00January 27th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, walkable communities|Comments Off on Downsizing Baby Boomers Choose City Life
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Living in a Jewel Box: Bill & Richard’s Gorgeously Grand Small Space

My absolute favorite annual issue of House Beautiful comes out next week - it's all about Small Spaces and never fails to inspire and educate. I just got this amazing sneak peek of a truly wonderful home featured this year - can you believe this is a one-room NYC studio? It's the shrink-ray version of [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:05+00:00January 23rd, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, walkable communities|Comments Off on Living in a Jewel Box: Bill & Richard’s Gorgeously Grand Small Space
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3 Innovative Options That Make Aging in Place Possible

The old standard of retiring and shuffling off to a retirement community is being re-written by baby boomers who want to enjoy their homes, embrace their communities and age in place as long as they can. By renovating their homes, engaging in the “Village” model, and finding innovative solutions like the Golden Girls Network’s Home [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:05+00:00January 23rd, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, Interior design, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on 3 Innovative Options That Make Aging in Place Possible
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The House Designers Design House Plans for America’s Baby Boomers

Recent studies by the National Home Builders Association and AARP show that baby boomers are leading the push in new home construction trends, influencing how builders, designers and architects modify their floor plans to meet varied lifestyles and changing needs. America's Best-Selling House Plans Boomers in a position to sell their existing homes prefer building [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:08+00:00January 19th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on The House Designers Design House Plans for America’s Baby Boomers
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Downsizing Real Estate

Downsizing Real Estate – Aspirations of Retiring Baby Boomers There are endless human aspirations. As a retired or retiring baby boomer, you have worked hard and achieved a lot in life. You may be an empty-nester now and the big house may not be serving the needs it once did. Now is the time to [...]

By |2017-01-18T14:53:15+00:00January 18th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Downsizing Real Estate
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Boomers near retirement changing housing trends

David and Carol Tate, both 65, who decided to remodel their home for future needs when they retired, in Yorktown, Va., March 9, 2015. Baby boomers are often choosing to live in places outside the usual retirement spots — or stay where they are and remodel their homes. (Matt Eich/The New York Times) [...]

By |2017-01-17T02:02:24+00:00January 17th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Boomers near retirement changing housing trends
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De-Cluttering Tips for Baby Boomers Preparing to Downsize

By Lynn Harris  As baby boomers approach retirement, they are faced with having to decide whether or not to downsize. Living in a large home and having to care for the yard, maintenance and cleaning can be overwhelming at times. When looking at options, boomers can find a couple of choices to consider. They could [...]

By |2017-01-16T01:33:35+00:00January 16th, 2017|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, design trends, downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design|Comments Off on De-Cluttering Tips for Baby Boomers Preparing to Downsize
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