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Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 $2.95US 0 74470 23057 10 1 6:05 AM Page 1 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:05 AM Page 2 ‘Acting like an adult’ has never been so much fun. Coming this Fall: The grand opening of our new 30,000+ sq. ft. clubhouse! We welcome those 55 and better to discover a unique community just for you at Carolina Preserve. Nestled within Amberly, you’ll find a wide variety of activities along with lots of new friends. Our expansive 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, Bradford Hall, is the heart of the community. It features a social lounge, fitness area and indoor pool. You can even cheer on the local ACC teams in our Varsity Room! Find more to enjoy outside with our tennis courts, putting and chipping greens and pool. Or simply relax with a stroll down the winding paths to the 15-acre lake. Shopping and dining is conveniently located at the Village and Town Centers, and you’re just minutes to everything Cary has to offer. With so many choices here, it’s no wonder that Del Webb should be your first choice in active adult living. Visit Carolina Preserve today. 919.460.7170 • delwebb.com/carolina Driving Directions: From I-40: Take Highway 55 East (Exit 278) toward NC-54/Apex. Travel 5.5 miles to McCrimmon Pkwy. turn right. Follow 1.3 miles to Green Level to Durham Rd. Cross over and travel 1 mile to Yates Store Road. Cross over and enter Carolina Preserve on Del Webb Avenue. Pulte Home Corporation (acting through its Del Webb brand), 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 118, Raleigh, NC 27607. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Community Association fee required. Details available on request except in restricted states. Pulte reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice, and select homesites are subject to availability. Not an offering to CT, NJ or NY residents. Warning: the CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examinded or qualified communities outside of CA. Void where prohibited. Copyright Pulte Homes, Inc. ©2007 CP-MA-CM-101-07 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:05 AM Page 3 TM T H E M A G A Z I N E O F S O U T H E R N R E T I R E M E N T SOUTHERN EDITION December 2007/January 2008 Edition Dan Owens Publisher/Executive Editor Carol Timblin Managing Editor Sherrie Norris Senior Marketing Consultant Joshua Wall Account Executive Kathy Sheehan Creative/Production Director Bob Taylor Contributing Writer Irene Salema Office Administrator Marian Ingram Relocation Director th Retirement Lifestyles™ is published by Senior Living Associates, Inc. Send submissions or comments to P.O. Box 11968, Charlotte, NC 28220. Any information submitted will be considered for publication, but Retirement Lifestyles™ cannot be responsible for such submissions. © 2007 Retirement Lifestyles™ . All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. Annual subscriptions of Retirement Lifestyles™ are available by mailing $18 to the address above. While every effort has been made to verify all information herein, the publisher cannot guarantee such accuracy. All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin or intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Comments/Suggestions? Please write to: Dan Owens, Publisher Retirement Lifestyles™ P.O. Box 11968 • Charlotte, NC 28220 retiresouth@hotmail.com RETIRING IN THE SOUTH HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER! In recent years, massive numbers of retirees have discovered the Southern U.S. as the premier retirement region in the country. Investigate your options at Carol Retirement Lifestyles™’ web site at: www.RetireSouth.com O ur cover story is entitled “New Age Answers to Old Age Questions.” Can this be the new mantra of the boomers and beyond set? In this issue, writer Bob Taylor explores the ever-popular topic of slowing down the clock. Antiaging treatments are currently in vogue – from Chinese acupuncture dating to 2500 BC to bio-identical hormone treatment advocated by actress/entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, who claims that 50 is just a beginning of our lives. Learn about the views and techniques anti-aging gurus are using to keep us looking years younger in Bob’s story, beginning on page 7. Those 50+ boomers and beyond are not only looking younger; they are also living active, fun, adventuresome and healthier lives. Our mission is to help educate and assist those who are investigating new lifestyles and new relocation opportunities in the South. Recently, over 100 business people from 20 states attended a National Active Retirement Association (NARA) Business Summit in Atlanta to learn more about serving you. At an inaugural Discovery Weekend event, many folks heard intriguing speakers and visited with a group of exhibitors. Look for more Retirement Lifestyles™ and NARA events in 2008. Photos from our Atlanta activities and more information are on pages 34 and 35. Special congratulations go to Sun City Peachtree, a Del Webb community located outside of Atlanta, that was named by NARA as the best overall Active Adult/Retirement Community. Choosing the winners in our 2007 “I Moved to the South and Love It” Essay Contest was a daunting task. We are pleased to announce the winners: First Place ($300) – Barry Silverstein, Candler, North Carolina; Second Place ($200) –Hannelore Philipp, Calabash, North Carolina; Third Place ($100) – Marcia O’Neil, Roxboro, North Carolina. You’ll find Barry Silverstein’s winning essay on page 37 of this magazine. Look for the others in forthcoming issues. Congratulations to everyone! Erickson Retirement Communities of Catonsville, MD, is sponsoring Finally, our team spent some time at a an innovative “Erickson School” recent Orlando conference with representaat the University of Maryland tives from the Erickson School at the with an emphasis on aging, management and policy. Attending an University of Maryland. Erickson October aging conference in Retirement Corporation is sponsoring this Orlando were Erickson School program to teach younger folks about better Dean Kevin Eckert, Ph.D, Erickson serving people over 50 in business. We salute External Relations Director Kevin Heffner, Erickson Retirement them. Communities’ Lenora Booth and We appreciate your kind comments and Retirement Lifestyles™ Publisher/ notes as we expand our organization and Executive Editor Dan Owens. magazine. Meanwhile, we extend our wishes for a great holiday season! Carol Timblin, Managing Editor Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 3 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 4 A B C TM T H E M A G A Z I N E O F S O U T H E R N R E T I R E M E N T SOUTHERN EDITION December 2007/January 2008 Edition Table of Contents Perryton 385 Stratford 87 83 Dalhart 287 Canadian Dumas 54 60 385 3 Editor’s Page Vega 40 Pampa Shamrock Amarillo 40 Canyon 287 Hereford 83 27 4 Table of Contents 60 Childress Farwell 385 Plainview Vernon 84 5 Advertiser Map & Index 44 70 Paducah 70 Littlefield Wichita Falls 27 82 277 83 Lubbock Bowie 281 7 New Age Answers to Age Old Questions Plains 380 Brownfield Tahoka Post 385 Jacksboro 380 Aspermont 380 Haskell 84 87 287 277 Mineral Wells 180 Seminole Lamesa Anson Snyder 180 Sweetwater 20 Big Spring 180 Abilene 281 20 Colorado City Stephanville 385 83 Hico Midland 18 Why People Are Using Anti-Aging Medicine 54 Odessa 62 El Paso Comanche 87 Ballinger 285 67 Brownwood 20 10 54 84 San Angelo 385 Pecos 87 281 Eden 190 Brady 67 Van Horn Temp McCamey Lampasas 277 10 Ft. Stockton 22 Healthy Places in the South Poll 90 Marfa 83 87 10 385 183 Sonora 7 Junction 285 Fredericksburg Alpine Marathon Aust 10 Sanderson 67 277 281 San Marcos 90 25 Retirement Around the South Luli 385 Presidio 83 35 Seguin Del Rio 170 San Antonio 90 90 Uvalde Panther Jct. 32 The South’s Top Housing Markets 181 Pearsall 57 37 Eagle Pass 277 Beevil ▲ 34 Discovery Weekend EXPO George West 83 35 Mathis 59 Alice On the cover As boomers get older, their fighting spirit has not changed - from “Hell, No, We Won’t Go” to “Hell, No, We Won’t Age!” 35 NARA 2007 Business Summit 281 Laredo Falfurrias 83 36 Retirement & Relocation Directory Listings 281 77 Rio Grande City McAllen Advertiser Advertiser 1 2 3 4 7 5 22 6 7 8 18 9 10 25 PHOTO COURTESY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 35 4 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Kingvill 359 Bermuda Village Advance, NC Centex Homes Coastal North and South Carolina Cliffabee Leas Seneca, SC Cutter Creek Snow Hill, NC Del Webb’s Sun City Carolina Lakes Lancaster County, SC Del Webb’s Carolina Preserve Cary, NC Del Webb’s Charleston Charleston, SC Del Webb’s Peachtree Atlanta, GA Del Webb’s Sun City Hilton Head Hilton Head, SC D.R. Horton Myrtle Beach, SC Browns Map Location I-2 p.21 J-3 p.40 H-2 p.24 J-2 p.13 I-2 p.15 I-2 p.2 I-3 p.23 H-3 p.19 I-4 p.29 I-3 p.8 For more information on our a the reader response card locate Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM D Page 5 E G F H J I 50 Winchester Leesburg 50 81 Front Royal 66 Alexandria 340 29 1 Harrisonburg Fredericksburg 250 301 Staunton 220 Charlottesville Lexington 64 29 95 64 Covington 15 PKY Richmond 64 360 295 Petersburg Williamsburg Lynchburg Farmville Roanoke 460 460 460 81 Richlands 62 Rogers Clarksville Mammoth Spring 65 Union City 62 Harrison 62 Mountain Home 51 62 Fayetteville Walnut Ridge 62 65 71 79 Lebanon Cookesville 231 55 63 51 Fort Smith Bald Knob Morgantown Tunica 49 Hot Springs Helena 61 Mena 70 71 6 Pine Bluff Bowie 71 Paris Sherman 82 30 Dallas 167 281 White Oak Bastrop 20 31 67 Lake Providence 259 PKY Natchitoches 69 Waco Nacogdoches Bullalo 35 Lufkin Many 96 Temple Natchez 84 Hearne 190 Woodville 59 69 6 Austin 290 71 290 10 171 165 Lake Charles 190 Baton Rouge 10 Picayune Gulfport Hammond 12 10 Lafayette 84 Mobile 29 Pensacola Fort Walton Beach 98 Panama City 231 319 84 Bainbridge Valdosta 19 95 75 Tallahassee 319 10 Jacksonville Lake City Perry 301 New Orleans 27 St Augustine 19 Gainesville 90 Houma Seguin 1 441 1 27 98 Port Authur 5 4 82 Thomasville 10 Biloxi 95 Brunswick Waycross Moultrie 19 Marianna Crestview 10 10 Pascagoula 10 Houston 10 98 49 55 Opelousas 190 84 82 27 65 59 61 49 90 La Grange Luling 190 Beaumont Brenham 98 Kentwood Oakdale Kinder 96 45 Giddings 77 San arcos DeRidder 190 Huntsville College Station 31 Dorchester Douglas Pearson Dothan 9 Savannah 301 Tifton Blakely 52 45 16 7 17 75 82 84 55 Lyons 1 Albany 331 84 165 Jasper 77 Rockdale 431 Waynesboro 98 3 341 Cuthbert Hattiesburg Woodville 79 Collins Statesboro McRae Cordele 27 82 Bude McComb 79 Belton 183 Brookhaven 61 28 Alexandria Oak Park 341 Americus 231 43 17 Summerville Charleston 95 Swainsboro Dublin 441 84 52 2 10 Georgetown 321 Columbus 82 65 45 Laurel 84 501 Conway Myrtle Beach Orangeburg 301 16 59 Port Gibson Clayton 167 Phenix City Morehead City Whiteville Wilmington Florence 17 Macon 19 Montgomery 15 49 165 171 6 Selma Meridian 20 55 65 Winnfield 49 59 Palestine 81 Jackson Columbia Mansfield Tenaha 79 45 Vicksburg Tallulah 85 20 301 301 185 Auburn Jonesboro 171 59 Jacksonville Corsicana Hico 20 Shreveport 280 80 Havelock Milledgeville 75 La Grange 82 49 Jacksonville 74 26 20 Philadelphia 61 17 40 1 129 15 Yazoo City 165 321 78 Griffin 45 Monroe Tyler Athens 35E Stephanville Ruston 20 16 Augusta 20 Goldsboro Cheraw Sumter Madison 2 264 Kinston 1 20 85 65 Williamston New Bern Columbia 76 25 Nags Head 64 Washington Fayetteville 95 Athens 20 Birmingham 70 220 Rockingham 5 77 441 Atlanta 20 4 Raleigh Lumberton 385 26 8 27 82 PKY Gassoway Ida 71 80 20 Gadsden 64 14 Elizabeth City 13 Sanford 74 13 95 421 Camden Bessemer 82 Starkville 55 Crossett 271 Terrell 35W Greenwood Tuscaloosa 59 Fort Worth Mineral Wells Mt. Pleasant Sulphur Springs 82 Greenville 82 El Dorado 3 18 85 31 Anniston Columbus Cleveland 165 82 71 Greenville Norfolk 17 Rocky Mount Durham Asheboro 85 Rome 59 Winona Texarkana 30 McKinney 431 78 49 McGehee Texarkana 271 75 Denton 231 78 PKY 61 167 Cornella 19 Hope 82 Gainesville 35 287 Jacksboro Tupelo Rock Hill Spartanburg 85 75 59 19 85 Greenville 72 565 5 65 30 82 6 441 59 Huntsville 26 25 Henderson 6 Charlotte Gastonia 23 43 Clarksdale Arkadelphia De Queen ta Batesville 74 Cleveland 64 Winchester 231 65 20 Decatur Forest City Hendersonville Chattanooga 72 Florence 2 17 11 74 85 27 24 Lawrenceburg Fayetteville 72 Corinth Holly Springs 45 Booneville 78 New PKY Albany Oxford 55 Brinkley 40 Little Rock 270 65 43 Savannah Memphis 40 58 17 Roanoke Rapids 1 Greensboro 40 Statesville 77 Cherokee 75 12 85 WinstonSalem 1 23 40 Asheville 64 Bolivar 64 Forrest City 67 40 64 W. Memphis Conway Portsmouth 95 Emporia South Hill 29 52 PKY 40 441 Shelbyville 45 Millington Russellville 71 15 181 Knoxville Harriman Murfreesboro PKY Jackson 40 Newport News 85 South Boston Danville 58 Cherry Lane Johnson City 81 Morristown 27 40 Columbia Newport Clinton 40 360 220 Martinsville 21 220 75 15 Nashville 40 Milan 221 77 Abingdon 32 31 45 Dyersburg Jonesboro 67 Batesville Bransford 24 422 Blytheville 167 29 Wytheville Wise 23 Kingsport 65 23 301 75 1 183 Ocala Galveston 59 77 181 Daytona Beach Angleton Venice 27 35 4 Leesburg 95 5 Victoria Orlando 19 Titusville TPK 75 Cape Canaveral 77 Beeville st 4 Tampa Lakeland Clearwater Mathis TPK 181 60 St Petersburg Corpus Christi Alice Bartow 60 27 281 Kingville Fort Pierce Sarasota s 95 75 80 81 West Palm Beach 80 Belle Glade Fort Myers 77 TPK 27 cAllen Naples 75 Index Brownsville Map Advertiser 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fort Lauderdale Miami 41 Florida City 1 Location Four Seasons at Bailey’s Glenn I-2 Cornelius, NC p.17 Four Seasons at Olde Liberty J-2 Franklinton, NC p.39 Lenoir EDC/Kinston J-2 Kinston, NC p.26 Portrait Homes I-2 Mint Hill, NC p.6 Rocky Mountain Log Homes - East G-2 & H-2 Foscoe, NC and Nashville, TN p.10 Savannah Lakes VIllage H-3 McCormick, SC p.33 Villages at Isle of Pines I-2 Mooresville, NC p.36 Village Walk H-3 Clemson, SC p.9 The Vineyards on Lake Wylie I-2 Rock Hill, SC p.31 1 Key West Retiring In The South Has Never Been Easier! www.RetireSouth.com (888)742-7362 ur advertisers, please fill out and mail cated on page 38 of this publication. Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 5 6 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 6 Where new memories are created every day. Traditions is a small, intimate community in Mint Hill, NC, rated as one of the Top 10 retirement destinations in the Southeast by Retirement Lifestyles magazine. Experience single level living in one of 56 gorgeous ranch-style villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms and a roomy 1 or 2 car garage. Two designer-decorated model homes NOW OPEN! Relax and Enjoy! With low-maintenance exteriors and professionally manicured grounds, you'll have more time for the important things in life, and you can leave the lawnmower behind. Spend time traveling to visit family and old friends. Or relax with your new neighbors at Traditions' community entertainment center. Whatever your passion, Traditions at Lawyers Glen offers the lifestyle to pursue the finer things in life. Take I-485 to Exit 47. Travel west on Lawyers Rd. Traditions at Lawyers Glen is 3 miles ahead on the left in Mint Hill, 1/4 mile past Hwy 51. Ranch-Style Villas With 2-Car Garages From $180s – low $200s (704) 545-4800 The Carolinas' #1 Townhome Builder • Open Daily & By Appointment • PortraitHomes.com • 1-877-My Townhome Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 7 CoverStory New Age Answers to Old Age Questions It almost sounds like a scene from a classic Gothic movie. (A blinding flash. Streaks of lightning crackle zigzag patterns across the night sky.) Beakers of bubbling liquid mixtures gurgle in a dimly lit subterranean laboratory. (Cacophonous claps of thunder rumble across the heavens with a deafening roar.) A slightframed, gray-haired female doctor in a white lab coat peers intensely into her microscope. (More strobes of light illuminate the silhouette of a sinister looking castle sitting high on a hill as torrents of rain pelt the landscape.) The doctor rais- W es her head from the microscope and looks to the sky. She raises her hands triumphantly in the air and with clenched fists shouts exclamations of joy. Her years of experiments are a success! At last she has discovered the secret to eternal life! When Dr. Ana Aslan founded the National Geriatric Institute in Bucharest, Romania, in 1952, her anti-aging discoveries might have been far less dramatic than Hollywood would have depicted them, but the results were equally as earthshaking as the portrayal in the final scene would have represented them. By Bob Taylor Dr. Aslan had been experimenting with injections of procaine to relieve arthritis pain when her patients began to exhibit both mental and physical well-being that extended far beyond the arthritic benefits she was treating. As a consequence, Aslan became a pioneer in the field of gerontological research with the development of a continued on next page Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 7 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 8 CoverStory product known as Gerovital H3 which she introduced in Verona, Italy, in 1957. Today, GH3 is recognized by the World Health Organization as a bona fide age retarding product that is readily available in numerous countries throughout the world. It was Dr. Aslan’s belief that “to grow old in a beautiful and dignified way is at the same time a science and an art.” Living on the Coast... “to grow old in a beautiful and dignified way is at the same time a science and an art.” D.R. Horton Style! The Captivating Lifestyle of the Coastal Carolinas Developed and Built by the Nation’s Leading Homebuilder and one of the best managed Fortune 500 companies Woodbury The Farm at Brunswick Grove Park West Now Selling Phase III! Homes from the low $200’s (843) 293-6337 Townhomes & Homes from the mid $100’s - $300’s (910) 575-0059 Off Hwy 905 in Longs Coming Soon (843) 399-1096 The Farm at Carolina Forest Hidden Brooke Townhomes & Homes from the mid $100’s - $300’s (843) 903-2900 Off Hwy 90 in Little River Coming Soon (843) 399-1096 Tuscany Myrtle Trace Grande Townhomes & Villas from the upper $100’s (843) 903-7230 Active Adults 55+ Homes from the $200’s (843) 347-5260 Visit Us On-line! www.myrtlebeach.drhorton.com The above information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted and subject WRZLWKGUDZDOPRGL¿FDWLRQZLWKRXWQRWLFH&RS\ULJKW'5+RUWRQ 8 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Listed among those who made pilgrimages to Bucharest to visit the Romanian biologist/scientist were President John F. Kennedy, French President Charles de Gaulle, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Chairman Mao Tse Tung of China. Dr. Aslan died in 1988 at the age of 92. While Dr. Aslan was a pioneer in the field of anti-aging medicine, she certainly wasn’t the first to be fascinated by the prospects of eternal life, or, at least, significant longevity. The Chinese have been practicing the disease preventive aspects of acupuncture since 2500 BC. Some experts even claim the process is older than that. Surely Cleopatra had no inkling that the lactic acid of the milk she bathed in dissolved the adhesion of skin cells to cleanse her flesh to its deepest levels. And, most likely, she didn’t care either, so long as she was well exfoliated. The search for the Fountain of Youth by Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon has long been a popular legend, though, in reality, it wasn’t continued on page 10 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 9 I nspired by the charm of yesterday. Welcome to the neighborhood Romantic front porches, brick courtyards, lush gardens and inviting walkways promise Village Walk residents a peaceful lifestyle reminiscent of a bygone era. This neo-traditional community of less than 50 homes, features small, meticulous yards and gracious amenities. These Charleston-inspired designs have 10-ft. ceilings downstairs and 9-ft. ceilings upstairs in every beautifully appointed home. Village Walk is complete with a private pool and clubhouse, ideal for gathering. homes built with you in mind…Village Walk has a decidedly charming streetscape while offering a timeless display of architecture from every view. Developer/Builder Robby Newton of Southern Homes of the Upstate, Inc., brings over 25 years experience and real-world knowledge to this select neighborhood. Welcome home to Village Walk at Clemson, SC. Homes from the $270’s Call today, toll free • 877.658.5538 www.villagewalkatclemson.com A Southern Homes of the Upstate Community Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 10 CoverStory attributed to him until after his death. According to Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo in 1535, the truth is that de Leon was searching the waters of Bimini for a cure for his sexual impotence. Even Mary Shelley got into the act in 1818 when she created the Frankenstein monster while visiting Lord Byron in Geneva, Switzerland. Whether or not Frankenstein is a true example of anti-aging is debatable, of course. The methods are certainly extreme, to say the least. When Oscar Wilde published The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1891, he told the story of a man who wished to preserve his youth by having his portrait age rather than himself. Like Shelley with Frankenstein, Dorian Gray is a quirky bit of fiction, but it cannot be denied that mankind has “Predictions are that the number of older Americans will double to 70 million, 1 in 5, by the year 2030. ” long been fascinated with the concept of prolonging life by whatever means possible. Interestingly, The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only novel that Oscar Wilde ever wrote. Fast forward to the 21st century and the dawn of the Anti-Aging Age. As the “Boomer Boom” readies for its all-out assault on Social Security and retirement, the Center for Disease Control says that the United States is on the verge of a longevity revolution. Predictions are that the number of older Americans will double to 70 million, 1 in 5, by the year 2030. In 1900, the average lifespan was a mere 47 years. By 1990, the average person could expect to live 75 years or more – an increase of 28 years in less than a century. With advances in sanitation, antibiotics and medical care, anti-aging medicine has become a medical specialty founded on the application of advanced scientific and medical technologies for the early detection, prevention, treatment and reversal of age-related diseases. So rapidly is the field of age retardation growing, that the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), founded in 1992, will hold its 15th annual convention in Las Vegas later this year with literally thousands of physicians in attendance. In truth, the secret to longevity is simple. There are just three basic rules to anti-aging medicine: Don’t The deer finally have an excuse to stare. 10 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 11 get sick; don’t get old; don’t die. Dr. Daniela Paunesky, of the AntiAging Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, has a similar philosophy when she states, “I want to die young at a very old age.” Hormone replacement and bioidentical hormones are part of an entirely new approach to healthcare that anti-aging physician Paunesky endorses. Among the most enthusiastic advocates for bio-identical treatment is well-known actress/entrepreneur Suzanne Somers who claims that “50 is a just a beginning of our lives.” While it may be easy to identify an aging person, Dr. Paunesky says that defining what aging is can be far more difficult. She says aging is the cumulative subtle decline in our body’s ability to produce hormones. “I want to die young at a very old age.” This is a degenerative process where hormones that were once thought to influence only the young are now seen as tools for enhancing the quality, and possibly quantity, of life as we grow older. Without hormone production, our bodies begin to wither and deteriorate. There are four primary factors to aging: Hormone depletion, oxidative stress, nutrition and genetics. It is important to note that most physicians in the field of anti-aging medicine agree that each of these factors must be viewed and treated on an individualized basis with an emphasis on moderation and balance in a person’s lifestyle. Initially, bio-identical hormones were prescribed to relieve the symptoms of menopause, but more recent therapies have discovered anti-aging properties as well, plus the possibility of deferring the diseases of aging. Bio-identical hormones are better than synthetic hormones because they are natural, allowing the body to metabolize them as it was designed to do with minimal side effects. Combined with proper diet, Somers says that a person can retrain herself/himself to “die healthy.” Among other treatments favored by Dr. Paunesksy is the hotly debated practice of mesotherapy. Introduced in France in the 1950s, mesotherapy has become popular throughout the world by many cosmetic surgeons who offer it as a specialty. Many advocates of the process profess that continued on page 12 With Rocky, there’s a big difference. Find out what it is by calling 406/363.5680 or visiting www.rmlh.com Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 11 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 12 CoverStory it can drastically reduce cellulite, eliminate wrinkles, remove scars and, in some cases, even stimulate hair growth. One of the reasons for the increase in the popularity of mesotherapy is that, unlike liposuction, it is noninvasive. There are no anesthetics involved. No bandages. And, best of all, there is no downtime afterwards. The treatment involves a “cocktail” of specially formulated vitamins, minerals and medications which are injected directly into the layer of fat just beneath the skin. Theoretically, the injection will break down fat cells that can then be flushed out as waste. Like many alternative medical practices, there has been much debate about mesotherapy due to a lack of hard data and testing. While Roberta Flack has been the best known celebrity endorser of the process, USA Today calls it “hope in a needle.” Most patients receive three to ten treatments, spaced a week to a month apart, at a cost between $300 to $500 per injection. Another minimally-invasive procedure called Thermage® made its debut in 2002. It involves the delivery of Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) energy to the underlayer of the skin Dr. Paul C. Drago was named the Top Anti-Aging Physician by the American Academy of Anti-Aging in 2006. Dr. Michael Stadtmauer offers a wide variety of naturopathic services. to stimulate and tighten collagen. Though general anesthesia is not necessary, the doctor may offer light medication to alleviate discomfort from the small incisions around the ear and underneath the chin. The procedure takes 30 minutes to two hours, recovery time is four to five days and Drago advises his patients to take vitamins, get seven hours of sleep nightly and exercise four times a week to combat aging. Another alternative medical practice is naturopathy. Dr. Michael Stadtmauer offers a wide array of naturopathic services. After several visits to China and Nepal, where he received training in Qi Gong and intensive instruction in Classical Chinese medicine, Dr. Stadtmauer’s goal is to improve health and treat disease primarily by assisting the body’s innate capacity to recover from illness and injury. Naturopathic physicians prefer “natural” remedies as opposed to invasive surgery or most synthetic drugs. Treatments may include a broad array of modalities such as massage, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, counseling aromatherapy and environmental medicine among others. “I try to empower patients to take charge of their wellness,” says Dr. Stadtmauer. Of course, new concepts in any endeavor will always attract detractors. Writing in Time magazine in 1999, Leon Jaroff termed alternative medical practices as “voodoo medicine.” As he explained in his article titled, “Visions of the 21st Century,” the results may last from three to five years. Offered at Genesis Anti-Aging & Plastic Surgery, a one-stop antiaging center in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Quick Recovery Facelift costs $4,800. Thermage® is completely safe and may be repeated again and again, according to Dr. Paul C. Drago, who practices at Genesis and is the only surgeon in the country who is board certified in Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Nose & Throat Surgery. Named the “Top Anti-Aging Physician” by American Academy of Anti-Aging in 2006 and the author to The Keys: A Guide to Wellness and Anti-Aging, Dr. continued on page 14 12 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:06 AM Page 13 She’ll whiff it. She’ll duff it. She’ll top it. And it will be the most fun you’ve ever had playing golf. S he won’t shoot even close to par, but this is one outing when you’re not keeping score. After all, you’re taking your daughter golfing for the very first time, and you’re doing it at Cutter Creek, where you’ve just bought a home. Located near Snow Hill, North Carolina, Cutter Creek will offer something for everyone in the family. In addition to a clubhouse and a Bob Moore-designed championship-quality golf course, you’ll find HARTRU® clay tennis courts, a fitness center, organized community activities, a swimming pool, and a garden center. There will also be a retail village, and plenty of fishing and boating on nearby Contentnea Creek. When you’re ready for some out-of-town excitement, all the museums, restaurants, and shopping found in Raleigh and the North Carolina Coast are only 1.5 hours away. And Greenville and Kinston are within 30 minutes. And of course, you’ll also find moments like these here. When a golf club barely connects with a ball that isn’t going anywhere near its intended target – and you couldn’t be happier with the shot. Homesites are currently being offered from the low $100s. And as the community develops, singlefamily homes, townhomes, golf and tennis villas, patio homes, and custom homes will also be available. CUTTERCREEK.COM 1-866-912-8883 Obtain the property report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offer in any jurisdiction where prior registration is required. Prices, photos, artist’s renderings, concept plan, and planned amenities are based on current development plans that are subject to change without notice. Photos are not of Cutter Creek. No guarantee is made that the improvements described will be built, or if built will be of the same size, type or nature as depicted. Please see Membership Plans for details. Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 14 CoverStory “any alternative therapy that can be proved valid will swiftly be incorporated into mainstream medicine.” All of which brings us full circle to more traditional, and perhaps better known, means of pursuing longevity such as fitness and nutrition. Among the leading experts on fitness is the “father of aerobics,” Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who published his first bestseller on the subject in 1968. Motivated by Cooper’s studies on preventive medicine and his enthusiastically received personal appearances around the country, millions of people soon discovered, or re-discovered, the merits of exercise. By 1970, the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas, Texas, flourished as a clinic for the full-time exploration of the relationship between cardiovascular fitness and health and longevity. Cooper’s philosophy was simple and straightforward: “It is easier to maintain good health through proper exercise, diet, and emotional balance than to regain it once it is lost.” From those humble beginnings more than 35 years ago, to a staff of 650 at the Cooper Aerobic Center today, Dr. Cooper is recognized as the Dr. Kenneth Cooper, founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center, is considered the “father of aerobics.” Trainer works with a couple at the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas, Texas. “It is easier to maintain good health through proper exercise, diet, and emotional balance than to regain it once it is lost.” leader of the international physical fitness movement. Certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, and holding an MPH degree from the Harvard School of Public Medicine, Cooper is credited with motivating more people to exercise in the pursuit of good health than anyone else. Today, even the benefits of aerobics have advanced to a higher level of training known as cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, or “cardio” for short. The ability of the heart and lungs to transport oxygen through the blood vessels to and from the heart is the true benefit of aerobic exercise. Cardio workouts promote faster metabolism which is nearly a dozen times greater than aerobics with high-intensity weight training. 14 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Certainly, golfer Tiger Woods is a testament to this concept. Until Tiger arrived on the scene, weight training among golfers was a taboo. Now that his fellow competitors have seen the size of Tiger’s checkbook, many of them are doing it. In addition, cardio advocates claim that the building up and maintenance of your muscle mass supports resistance to disease and illness. In the end, however, whether you choose aerobics, cardiovascular endurance, alternative medicines or some combination of them all, most experts agree that living longer still boils down to the basic matter of weight control, moderation and a balanced lifestyle. “Paramount in the lives of older continued on page 16 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 15 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 16 CoverStory individuals is flexibility and balance,” says Martha Krauss. She and her husband Will have hosted guests from 39 states and 8 countries for nearly ten years at Elizabeth Lane B&B, their three-bedroom inn in Matthews, North Carolina. Now in their late 60s, both are cancer survivors; Martha beat breast cancer in 1992, while Will overcame prostate cancer four years ago. Though Martha was a physical educa- Martha and Will Krauss lead active, balanced, full lives after beating cancer. tion major in school, her bout with cancer was a wake-up call. Today, she and Will visit their local YMCA about four mornings a week, participating in yoga, pilates and piyo. Two days each week Will also does extensive cardio workouts. In addition, this active couple swims in the summer and walks in the winter. “It’s the best time of my life,” states Martha with enthusiasm. “Will and I have adopted a new motto, ‘If not now…when?’” Boomer Mary Mitchell, who will turn 61 in January, is also discovering this to be the best time of her life. The Raleigh, North Carolina, entre- “It is easier to maintain good health through proper exercise, diet, and emotional balance than to regain it once it is lost.” preneur attributes her youthful looks to good genes and a healthy lifestyle, which she began pursuing in earnest over 35 years ago. “When I discovered I had food allergies, I started reading labels and everything I could find on wellness. Dr. Andrew Weil, an expert on integrated medicine, nutrition and alternative treatment, made a lot of sense to me, and I continue to consult his website.” Mary gave up hydrogenated fats, started eating healthier foods and taking vitamins and began exercising regularly. Now she begins each day with a 15-minute warm-up and over the course of a week gets 10-14 hours of exercise by walking and doing some form of weight training. “I do strength training to tone the muscles and build bone density, pilates to improve balance and flexibility and walk to get my heart rate up,” she says. Mary believes a healthy lifestyle is one that includes a passion for something and a creative outlet. Mary Mitchell attributes She enjoys her youthful looks to gardening, good genes and a healthy decorating, lifestyle. writing and spending time with her dogs. “The arts in every form are another lifelong passion, as I was trained a child in ballet, piano and visual arts,” she adds. Each year, some 300,000 deaths in 16 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 the United States result from complications arising from being overweight. With 97 million Americans either obese or overweight, the condition has reached near epidemic proportions. Health risks related to obesity include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart problems, lower back pain, arthritis and respiratory difficulties, to name a few. But even though obesity is now the second leading cause of preventable death in this country, most dieters have a history of failure. This is why proper diet, nutrition and exercise can have a significant effect on age retardation when combined with whatever supplemental factors an individual might choose. While it is not possible to reverse a person’s inherent genetic makeup, most anti-aging professionals agree that a customized approach to an individual’s personal healthcare needs will lead to a more productive, active lifestyle for those on the leading edge of their golden years. There is no question that sustained regular activity has life-enhancing benefits. Presently, there are more than 60 anti-aging conventions and conferences scheduled throughout the world for next year. As Dr. Eric Braverman of the Place for Achieving Total Health (PATH Medical) in New York City so appropriately puts it, “All great medicine is anti-aging.” Anti-aging has become the medical wave of the future. It’s just another wrinkle in the age-old problem of dealing with old age. ✤ Bob Taylor writes from Charlotte, North Carolina. 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Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 18 CoverStory Why People Are Using Anti-Aging Medicine By Bob Taylor Look well, feel well, think well, act well and be well are five practical reasons for keeping informed about anti-aging practices and their benefits. E Everyone has heard the expression “age before beauty,” but with the proliferation of anti-aging medical practices, the phrase “beauty before age” may soon be more appropriate. As the new century advances, age-retarding medicine is growing in popularity, running the gamut from mainstream procedures to alternative medicine to cosmetic treatments. Be it face-lifts, tummy tucks, breast enhancement/reduction, Botox, anti-wrinkle creams, liposuction or just about anything in between, vanity has long been a major factor in providing the “appearance” of youth over actually resorting to a 18 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 continued on page 20 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 19 Make the most of every day. There's nothing typical about Sun City Peachtree. There are more activities than you can imagine. More new friends than you can count. More of everything you love to do. It's just the best place on earth for those 55 and better. So get creative. This is the active adult lifestyle you've been waiting for. And now you can live it — every day. suncitypeachtree.com /open1 NOW OPEN Sunday - Monday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Visit us, call 678 - 688 -7910, or see us online at suncitypeachtree.com /open1 Pulte Home Corporation (acting through its Del Webb brand), 3800 Camp Creek Parkway, Building 1200, Ste 165, Atlanta, GA 30331. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Community Association fees required. Details available on request except in restricted states. Pulte reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice, and select homesites are subject to availability. Not an offering to CT, NJ or NY residents. Warning: the CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined or qualified communities outside of CA. Void where prohibited. Copyright Pulte Homes, Inc. © 2007. SCPT-MA-RL-110-07. Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:07 AM Page 20 CoverStory healthier lifestyle. No doubt, such procedures will always be with us. However, with the advent of improved medical technologies, advanced research and individual awareness, the emphasis is rapidly changing to something more tangible than faux beauty. We all want to look and feel better as we grow older, but there are other reasons why people are taking a more scientific approach to aging. The desire for a more active, productive retirement lifestyle is one. Travel is another. Today, with increased access to the world and better personal financial planning, energetic retirees are seeing the world in greater numbers than ever before. Not to be overlooked are improved mental, emotional and spiritual tech- niques such as yoga and other meditative programs which add new levels of serenity to an aging population. Regardless of the field of medicine, Acupuncture is gaining in popularity. be it fitness, preventive care, naturopathy, bio-medicine or anything else, most physicians agree that bal- ance is a key to attaining longevity. Enthusiastic, positive people are far more energetic and active than their sedentary counterparts, and the lifeprolonging results are dramatic. Combined with proper diet and nutrition, exercise, appropriate supplemental medications, there may come a time in the not so distant future when people not only “look” healthy, they will actually “be” healthy and their youthful appearance will be fact rather than fiction. Look well, feel well, think well, act well and be well are five practical reasons for keeping informed about anti-aging practices and their benefits. The Anti-Age Age is upon us with promises to become the Golden Age for active retirees. ✤ New Joints? When your hips and knees wear out and arthritis sets in, what can be done to ensure that you’ll be able to continue an active lifestyle as you grow older? Thanks to medical and technological advances, there are several options when it comes to dealing with joint problems: First, try modifying your lifestyle to control arthritis and other joint pain. Second, explore analgesics, non-steroidal medication and nutrition as treatment strategies. Another option is arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure for treating injuries and arthritic symptoms. Finally, consider hip implants such as Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System and The Journey Knee system. If surgery is an option, consider the advice of Dr. Chip Comadoll of North Carolina: • When selecting an Orthopaedic Surgeon to do joint replacement, choose one who is well trained in new technologies. • The selection of whether the patient needs a partial or an entire resurfacing procedure is based most importantly on the diagnosis of the affected joint by the Orthopaedic Surgeon at the time of the examination. Other considerations are the patient’s activity level and physiological age. • Be wary of misinformation in consumer advertisements. The choice of the best implant device remains in the hands of your trusted Orthopaedic Surgeon, who can explain the pros and cons of the device that he has selected for you. “As baby boomers are aging, they are seeking to maintain the most active, healthiest, lifestyle possible,” says Victor Rocha, a spokesperson for Smith & Nephew. 20 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:15 AM Page 21 Southern Hospitality A Fun and Friendly Resort Style Community Bermuda Village is a resort style community where gracious living takes its cue from Southern hospitality. We offer a place where the benefits of modern life are everywhere — and the burdens slip away. Refined amenities and casual elegance blend to bring you unsurpassed quality living. You’ll also own your luxury condominium or villa, your home becomes an asset and an investment for you and your family. Call (800) 843-5433 today to learn more about the wealth of opportunities that are yours at Bermuda Village. A Gracious Retirement Community Ten Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Brain from 1 to 100* By Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum Tip 1: Don’t smoke. Tip 6: Develop your spirituality. Tip 2: Follow your physician’s advice. Tip 7: Engage in mentally stimulating activities. Tip 3: Exercise regularly. Tip 8: Maintain your role and sense of purpose. Tip 4: Reduce the overall calories you consume daily. Tip 9: Seek financial stability. Tip 5: Socialize and have fun. Tip 10: Engage family and friends. * Excerpted from Mind Alert: Brain Health from 1 to 100 by Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum, 2002 Special Lectures, A Joint Program of the American Society on Aging and the MetLife Foundation, www.paulnussbaum.org. Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 21 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:16 AM Page 22 CoverStory Healthy Places in the SOUTH Poll By Bob Taylor Roanoke, Virginia ■ Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, Arkansas ■ ■ Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News, Virginia ■ Cary, North Carolina ■ Asheville, North Carolina Chattanooga, Tennessee ■ Greenville, South Carolina ■ Huntsville, Alabama ■ ■ Wilmington, North Carolina ■ Charleston, South Carolina ■ Savannah, Georgia ■ Brunswick, Georgia Biloxi/Gulfport/Pascagoula, Mississippi ■ Baton Rouge, Louisiana ■ ■ Ocala, Florida ■ Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville, Florida Cape Coral/Fort Myers, Florida ■ ■ Jupiter, Florida W We all know stories of people who move to Arizona to take advantage of the arid climate with no humidity or northerners who relocate to Florida to enjoy the warmth of perpetual summer. And then there are the Floridians who migrate northward to savor the contours of the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains or the rolling landscapes of Virginia. In this rapidly growing era of anti-aging medicine, there will likely become significant factors that retirees will consider regarding the best places to live for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Certainly, the availability of quality healthcare will be a primary decision-maker for many, but there will be other major considerations such as climate, safety, ecosystems, access, culture and heritage, recreation and diversity. Using this criteria as a general foundation, combined with a small degree of research, plus comments from anti-aging professionals, we took a subjective poll of some of the healthiest places to live in the Southeast. Obviously, every town or city could not measure up to the full magnitude of each category and, as always in such a list, there is plenty of room for argument and debate. The list of places we compiled, along with some honorable mentions, is shown on the map. Because of the unscientific nature of the poll, with no formal evaluation scale for the results, the list was compiled with all aspects of a healthy retirement environment given equal weight, based on the factors mentioned. Four states claimed two locations while Tennessee and Georgia rounded out the list. ✤ 22 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 ■ Asheville, North Carolina ■ Brunswick, Georgia ■ Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Newport News, Virginia ■ Cape Coral/Fort Myers, Florida ■ Charleston, South Carolina ■ Chattanooga, Tennessee ■ Greenville, South Carolina ■ Ocala, Florida ■ Roanoke, Virginia ■ Wilmington, North Carolina Other places with excellent conditions for longevity and enjoying a productive retirement lifestyle include the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Baton Rouge, Louisiana Biloxi/Gulfport/Pascagoula, Mississippi Brownsville/Harlington/San Benito, Texas Cary, North Carolina Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Arkansas Huntsville, Alabama Jupiter, Florida Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville, Florida Savannah, Georgia Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:16 AM Page 23 —CHARLESTON — Welcome to the good life. Del Webb Charleston offers the best of everything for adults 55 and better. Tour our magnificent model homes and new Welcome Center. Experience the best of resort-style, low-maintenance, active adult living in our beautiful, gated community. Homes from the $160s to $370s. Time to Shine. Del Webb Charleston is NOW OPEN! Visit our Model Park today. Visit, call or see us online. ee 843-482-4600 | 866-460-0558 delwebb.com/charleston Driving Directions From I-26 East take US-17A North (Exit 199B) toward Moncks Corner. Merge onto US-17A and travel 4 miles. At the intersection, take a left onto 176 North and follow for about 3 miles. Take a right onto Cane Bay Boulevard and Del Webb Charleston will be 3 miles on your right. Pulte Home Corporation (acting through its Del Webb brand), 126 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 270, Charleston, SC 29492. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Community Association fees required. Details available on request except in restricted states. Pulte reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice, and select homesites are subject to availability. Not an offering to CT, NJ or NY residents. Warning: the CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined or qualified communities outside of CA. Void where prohibited. Copyright Pulte Homes, Inc. ©2007. DWC-MA-RLC-112-07. Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:16 AM Page 24 Tju!cbdl-!sfmby!boe! fokpz!uif!hppe!mjgfÊzpv!eftfswf!ju/! Uif!tdfojd!Cmvf!Sjehf!Npvoubjot! Êpomz!26!njovuft!gspn!zpvs!gspou!epps/ It’s all about you! 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Marketing to people from the Florida Panhandle, Fort Rucker in Dothan and Troy University in Troy, RGP is promoting Enterprise as a “Mayberry-style” small town with affordable prices, friendly people and moderate taxes. ■ On Alabama’s Bon Secour Bay, the Peninsula is a gated Gulf Shores community featuring 27 holes of championship golf, the area’s premier racquet and fitness P E N I N S U L A club, a 400-acre nature preserve and walkover to a private beach and a wide variety of elegant homes and building sites for year-round living. With a mile of shoreline, about half continued on next page Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 25 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:16 AM Page 26 Arkansas are still a bargain compared with pricey markets like Miami and Las Vegas. One Bella Vista real estate agent was quoted in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as saying, “There’s a slowdown now, but it’s like a roller coaster.” Florida of Peninsula’s 820 acres consists of nature preserves and interpretive walking trails. The community has been meticulously planned to retain as much of the property’s natural beauty as possible. In addition, the Peninsula is bordered by the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Residential options at the Peninsula vary from high-style, low-maintenance patio homes and golf course villas to elegant custom homes and estate-size lots. For more information, please e-mail us at retiresouth@hotmail.com with your contact information and Peninsula in the subject line. Arkansas ■ Many viewers have seen commercials featuring former CHIPS series star Erik Estrada offering Arkansas resort property through National Recreational Properties, a Florida developer. ■ In the past few years, prices have reported- Hot Springs Village ly dipped somewhat at Arkansas resorts such as Hot Springs Village and at retirement-oriented Bella Vista. Even so, many buyers report that prices in ■ Florida continues to be the 800pound gorilla in luring retirees from around the country. However, while the state still attracts tens of thousands a year (more than any other state in the country), fewer retirees are coming to the land of sunshine and more retirees are leaving, compared with 10-15 years ago. In some cases, these retirees are the so-called “half-backs,” those who retired south to Florida and then decided to move half-way back home to states like the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama or Tennessee, among others. ■ Coastal South Florida property prices enjoyed quite an increase from 2002 through 2006, but now have stalled. Prices have fallen somewhat, and the sheer number of homes are not selling nearly as fast as in previous years. Issues such as the threat of hurricanes, insurance rates and higher-than-normal prices have canceled out Florida’s built-in advantages: Year-around sunshine, great golf courses and the lack of state income tax. ■ Real estate experts claim that there are really two Floridas: South Florida and North Florida. They say you can split the state halfway down The Peninsula – Spectacular sunsets. Hundred-year old-trees draped in Spanish moss. World-class golf and tennis. Nature preserves. Private beach. Live your dream at this gated Gulf Shores community... 26 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:16 AM Page 27 RetirementTrends the middle and find totally different lifestyles. At the recent Discovery Weekend Expo in Atlanta, two Florida Panhandle developments were represented – Heritage Plantation in Crestview (www.heritageplantationfla.com), and La Borgata in Panama City (www.laborgatahomes.com). Our observations are that South Alabama, South Georgia and the Panhandle region of Florida are still relatively undiscovered, unspoiled and affordable. These regions are also less congested and more like “Mayberry” than resort communities that have seen explosive growth in the past five to seven years. Georgia ■ Home of the University of Georgia, Athens is seeing the construction of three condominium buildings that are targeted to UGA alumni, young professionals, emptynesters and active retirees. Real estate agents are reporting that retirees looking to move to a college town and those with UGA ties are showing strong interest in the condo units. ■ Kudos to Del Webb’s Sun City Peachtree, a premier Atlanta active adult 55+ development, for being named the “Best Overall Active Adult/Retirement Community” by the National Active Retirement Association (NARA). ■ Construction at two Atlanta area active adult retirement communities being developed by Levitt and Sons -Seasons at Laurel Canyon (766 homes planned) and Seasons on Lake Lanier (750 homes planned) – has ceased. According to news reports, the company could not meet financial obligations in mid-October and has shut down normal business operations. ■ Valdosta, Dublin and Thomasville actively participated in the October National Active Retirement Association (NARA) conference and Discovery Weekend in Atlanta in mid-October. Louisiana ■ In the future, don’t be surprised to hear more about Louisiana and these communities as “retirement hotspots”: Just minutes away from Bossier City and its twin city Shreveport, Willow Lake community is Northwest Louisiana’s first 55+ age-restricted, masterplanned, gated development. Located on 70 acres, Willow Lake offers nine home floor plans, ranging from 1,464 to 3,232 square feet. There are a number of golf courses nearby, including Cypress Lake, Black Bayou and Red River, as well as thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, riverfront festivals and celebrity shows at major casinos. This neighborhood sits on 70 beautiful acres in northwest Louisiana and offers private lots with single family homes that are specifically designed to be upscale but small in size. Experienced owners demand high quality construction, open floor plans with lots of storage and all the comfort features they have grown to enjoy. The development’s convenient location allows easy access to numerous golf courses and waterways such as Cypress Lake, Black Bayou and the Red River. ■ In Baton Rouge, about a dozen Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) are planned, with village centers and livable, walkable elements. Empty-nesters and active retirees are signing up for these units, according to project developers. Mississippi ■ Mississippi evaluates each community upon the basis of the following criteria judged important to retirees: Affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, quality medical care, recreation, educational and cultural opportunities and a warm, welcoming community. Among the certified communities, including some recognizable names offering a variety of landscapes and characteristics, are Aberdeen, Booneville, Brookhaven, Clinton, Columbus, Corinth, Hattiesburg, Madison, McComb, Meridian, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Natchez, Oxford, Picayune, Southaven, Starkville, Tupelo, Vicksburg and West Point. More information can be found at http://www.visitmississippi.org/retire/retirementcities.htm ■ Gulfport/Biloxi was the second healthiest housing market in the United States, based on the number of September 2007 building permits, according to Reed Construction Data. continued on next page Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 27 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 28 RetirementTrends North Carolina ■ Five of the top 10 housing markets, based on September 2007 building permits, were in North Carolina, according to Reed Construction Data. They are Wilmington, ranked 3rd; Raleigh/Cary, 4th; Jacksonville, 5th; Greenville, 6th; and CharlotteGastonia-Concord, 7th. ■ Reports on inventories and prices by regional realtors indicate that North Carolina mountain communities such as Blowing Rock, Boone, Asheville, Brevard and Murphy continue to show strong sales with high prices. However, coastal property sales in some selected markets are somewhat flat from 2005 and 2006 levels. Prices have leveled off and even fallen somewhat, and the inventory of available properties has risen. ■ Erickson Retirement Communities has received approval from the Matthews Town Council to build a 1,100-unit continuing care retirement community in this suburb of Charlotte. South Carolina ■ The resort region of Myrtle Beach is a real estate anomaly. First, new Grand Strand oceanfront home and condo construction and sales are still strong. In fact, the Myrtle Beach/ Conway/North Myrtle Beach region led the United States in new building permits in September 2007, according to Reed Construction Data. However, resale condos are seeing Lakeside Crossing in Myrtle Beach, SC, has been voted one of America’s 100 Best Master Planned Communities. pre-2005 boom prices. In other words, many real estate professionals describe a roller coaster of rapidly rising prices that have fallen less than those prices before the boom. Myrtle Beach continues to benefit from being one of the Carolinas top retirement destinations. ■ The historic region of Charleston-North Charleston, another top retirement destination, ranked 18th in new building permits in September. Condo prices remain somewhat soft, but the area continues to attract migrants from across the country looking for ocean recreation and the charming and romantic allure of this seaport metro. ■ Greenville, Aiken, Seneca, Fort Mill, Camden and North Augusta all report a strong housing market. On a sour note, Levitt and Sons’ financial problems have spilled over to a planned 460-home development called Seasons at Prince Creek, located 20 minutes south of Myrtle Beach in Murrell’s Inlet. The company has ceased all homebuilding activity at this development and closed down its sales operation. Tennessee ■ Northeast Tennessee is an “under the radar” spot, compared with places like Asheville and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, or the North Georgia Mountains/Lake Lanier area. According to Jeanette Scalf, a retiree recruiter in the area, Northeast Tennessee is “like the North Carolina mountains without the higher taxes.” Tennessee is known for not having a state income tax. Some of the towns that retirees find desirable are Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City, home of East Tennessee University. The Appalachian Mountains region 28 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 promotes four distinct seasons, moderate temperatures year-round, a rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, multi-dimensional arts environment, many fine dining opportunities, regional wineries and vineyards and nationally-recognized physicians and medical centers. ■ In Middle Tennessee, near Cookeville, The Bluffs at Cumberland Cove features great mountain views with city water, sewer, underground utilities, waterfalls, creeks, country paved roads and a 770-acre nature preserve. The property is close to medical facilities. Interior lots start at $48,900; view lots, at $98,900. A cottage and chalet pre-development release is part of the development’s immediate plans. Call 877-444-8439 or click on www.mybluffs.com. Texas ■ The Central Texas town of Georgetown was named the top retirement town in the latest edition of Retirement Places Rated. “Though Georgetown may not be the first place to come to mind for most people, its strong economy and affordable housing gave it an edge over the 199 other communities we researched,” said author David Savageau. A half-million Americans move to other states each year to retire, while continued on page 30 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 29 “This is my Sun City.” Where every day is a new adventure. A vacation from the ordinary. An invitation for friends and family to visit again and again. Swing over to Sun City Hilton Head. Our new Model Home Park is now open. Check out our new floorplans and experience the beautifully decorated model homes. Embrace the active adult lifestyle in our spectacular amenity center and our 100-plus active clubs and interest groups. Start making your memories today! Call 800-978-9783. Or visit suncity.com/hiltonhead Del Webb Communities Inc., 127 Sun City Lane, Bluffton, SC 29909. At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, some residents may be younger and no one under 19 in permanent residence. Additional restrictions apply. Community Association and additional fees for golf required. Details available upon request. Complete offering terms for the homeowners’ association are in an offering plan available from sponsor. Del Webb Communities, Inc. reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice, and select homesites are subject to availability. Void where prohibited. NY#-1940021. Warning: The CA Department of Real Estate has not inspected, examined or qualified communities outside CA. ©2007 Del Webb Corporation. HH-MA-RL-110-07 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 30 Finally... A website that shows video action rather than basic text or graphics. Here’s to watching a video of a community rather than ordering a brochure. Click on the website that everybody’s talking about.... come watch videos from towns and housing communities across the United States! another half-million resettle within their states. Retirement experts expect those numbers to double as boomers claim Social Security and seek out their own Golden Ponds. Mr. Savageau, who has published seven editions of his guidebook in the past 25 years, used seven criteria to determine the best retirement spots this time around: Climate, economy, community services, ambience, living costs, housing and personal safety. “Georgetown offers the best of two worlds,” he said. “It’s a small community on the edge of the Austin metropolitan area. Retirees want both the neighborliness of a small town and the cultural, Georgetown, Texas entertainment and health-care amenities of a big city.” Six communities have been been named to Texas’ Certified Retirement Community list through the Department of Agriculture. They include the East Texas communities of Athens, Lufkin, Nacogdoches County and Winnsboro, along with the North Texas town of Duncanville and the small Central Texas community of Cuero. Virginia ADVERTISERS: Still relying on ultra-expensive brochures and marketing packages to communicate to your prospects and future customers? To learn how you can get your video on www.movetomytown.com, call (888)742-7362 or email us at retiresouth@mindspring.com. 30 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 ■ Virginia continues to be one of the most interesting states to watch in retirement. Actually, it seems to us to be three states combined into one. First, there are the Northern Virginia suburban sprawl counties within driving Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 31 RetirementTrends distance of DC, which are growing very rapidly. Of the 250,000 net new residents in Virginia from 2000-2005, 60 percent of the growth came in Northern Virginia. In other words, the growth rate is at least twice as fast as the rest of the state. The coastal region of Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach is also showing strong growth, especially because of the strong Navy and military presence in that area. Also Colonial Williamsburg is not only a top tourist spot, but a retirement hotspot as well. The slowest growth in the state comes in the true retirement areas of the state in the mountainous western and southwestern parts of the state. There you find find quaint college towns like Roanoke (Hollins College), Charlottesville (UVA), Lynchburg (Sweet Briar/Liberty) and Lexington (Washington & Lee/VMI). All are great places to retire because of the many amenities they offer. Other Virginia towns like Blacksburg (Virginia Tech) and to a lesser extent, Danville and Bristol have small town charm. An emerging hotspot is the Smith Mountain Lake area. Near the lake are Franklin County and Roanoke, an increasingly popular choice for its economy and its schools. One of our top picks is a small historic mountain town of Abingdon (population 8,000) near the Tri-Cities area of Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, TennesseeVirginia. Interestingly, neither the state or towns in Virginia appear to be actively recruiting retirees, so information is not as available as in other southern states. Hilltop view of Grayson County near Abingdon, Virginia Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 31 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 32 Retir ementTrends ement Ta k i n g a L o o k a t . . . . T h e S o u t h ’ s To p H o u s i n g M a r ke t s ( H I N T: R e t i r e m e n t , R e s o r t a n d C o l l e g e To w n s A r e L e a d i n g t h e Wa y ) If If you judge the health of a region’s or a community’s homebuilding and housing market by housing permits per 1,000 population, it is interesting to note that most of the top 30 markets are based on retirement relocation or are resort destinations. At Retirement Lifestyles™ magazine, we think that when traditional housing and homebuilding slows, it is the older, affluent empty-nesters, boomers and active retirees that keep things humming. The fact that 22 of the top 30 markets are stacked with southern communities is also interesting. Heavily dotted on this list of 2007 top 30 hotspots are college towns/communities, which are becoming increasingly popular among boomers and active retirees. Our “take” is that people from all over the country are finding the affordable, uncongested, friendly communities of the South a welcome relief from places that are just the opposite. Here are the rankings of the top 30 healthiest homebuilding and housing markets, based on recent housing permits per 1,000 residents, as compiled by Reed Construction Data and the US Census Bureau: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach, SC Gulfport/Biloxi, MS Wilmington, NC Raleigh/Cary, NC Jacksonville, NC Greenville, NC Charlotte/Gastonia/Concord, NC Austin/Round Rock, TX St. George, UT Bend, OR Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL* Auburn/Opelika, AL Idaho Falls, ID Savannah, GA State College, PA Las Vegas/Paradise, NV Sebastian/Vero Beach, FL Charleston/North Charleston, SC Houston/Sugar Land/Baytown, TX Ocala, FL* Coeur d’Alene, ID Huntsville, AL Provo/Orem, UT Grand Junction, CO Tuscaloosa, AL Punta Gorda, FL Panama City/Lynn Haven, FL Warner Robins, GA College Station/Bryan, TX Burlington, NC *Note these communities are mentioned in “Where to Tread Carefully”on the following page. 32 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 33 Where to tread c a r e f u l l y. . . The fallout from the subprime loan real estate disaster IS far from over, the Wall Street Journal reports. Karl Case, an economics professor at Wellesley College tells the Journal: “We had an agressive home-mortgage industry trying to get people in homes they couldn't afford at a time when home prices were very high. It turned out to be a house of cards. We’re in the early stages of the clean up.” The Journal also reports that high net worth individuals and speculators used subprime mortgages to buy expensive houses as well. Perhaps the most disconcerting fact is that as much as $600 billion in adjustable rate subprime loans are due to adjust to higher rates at the end of 2008, further stressing borrowers. What does this mean for the emptynester, boomer or retiree seeking to relocate in 2008 or 2009? Choose your city (and your price) carefully. There are wonderful places where you can invest, especially in the South. But, the top metro areas with the highest percentage of new high-rate mortgages from 20042006 may face more problems in 2008. The good news is that home prices may be very cheap (and get cheaper). The bad news is that the recovery may take longer. These metros are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Bakersville, CA Ocala, FL Stockton, CA Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Lewiston-Auburn, MA Las Vegas-Paradise, NV Tacoma, WA Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data (as reported by the Wall Street Journal). Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 34 A T L A N T A Discovery Weekend R E A L E S TAT E 1 2 & R E T I R E M E N T Wonderful speakers, great discussions and relocation exploration kept attendees to the Atlanta Discovery Weekend busy in October. Designed to help those over 50+ consider how best to spend their “Act II” or second half of life, people from Georgia and beyond came to learn and talk to almost 30 exhibitors about relocation and other options. As one of our Discovery Weekend speakers, Cec Murphey, pointed out, part of living a fulfilling life is the adventures and the experiences. For many people, changing a home and lifestyle is an incredibly daunting task. But, many have taken the plunge and, when the dust settles, have found a wonderful new life in store for them in a new location. Other Discovery Weekend highlights: 3 4 • Lawyer/Financial Planner/Author Adrian Berg discussed buying your second home or retirement home through your IRA. She’s the author of How Not To Go Broke at 102: Achieving Everlasting Wealth. • Author Jennifer Schuchman talked about taking stock of our lives and visualizing the legacy we will leave behind. (Makes you think, doesn’t it?). Jennifer is the author of Your Unforgettable Life: Only You Can Choose the Legacy You Leave. • Gerald Sweitzer discussed the newest volume of his book, The 50 Best Small Southern Towns. Lots of companies were on hand to talk about their area or community. If you were not able to make it to Atlanta, you can look at the list of clients to the right. If you have an interest in learning more about these relocation options, just email us at retiresouth@hotmail.com and we’ll try to answer your question. 1. Great speakers, including New York Times Best-Selling Author Cecil “Cec” Murphey gave wonderful presentations at the inaugu5 ral Discovery Weekend Expo in Atlanta. Pictured are National Active Retirement Association (NARA) Director Dan Owens, Murphey, and Retirement Lifestyles™ magazine Account Executive Sherrie Norris and Office Manager Irene Salema. 2. Jerry Sweitzer has just released the second edition of his book, “The 50 Best Small Southern Towns.” He gave a presentation at the Discovery Weekend Expo in Atlanta. Here, Sweitzer is pictured with Chaz Lee of Heritage Plantation in Crestview, FL. 3. La Borgata is a popular luxury fractional ownership development promoted by country music star Alan Jackson in Panama City, FL. La Borgata was an exhibitor at the inaugural Discovery Weekend Expo. 4. Retirement Lifestyles Relocation Director Marian Ingram is pictured with Centex of Coastal Carolina's Lifestyle Director Sharon Metz. 5. Author Jerry Sweitzer writes about the Morganton/Burke County (NC) area as a relocation hotspot. Here, he is pictured with Mark and Susan Berley, who both represented Burke County at the Expo. 34 Retirement Lifestyles™ • December 2007/January 2008 • Call (888) 742-7362 E X P O 2 0 0 7 • Morganton, (Burke County), NC) - quaint, charming foothills town between Charlotte and Asheville, NC. • Thomasville (Thomas County) GA - beautiful South Georgia small town. • Del Webb Peachtree - large active adult community outside of Atlanta. Named Best Overall Active Adult/Retirement Community by NARA judges. • Northeast Tennessee - scenic small towns in the mountains of NE Tennessee. • Savannah Lakes Village - outstanding planned community on Lake Thurmond near Greenwood, SC. • The Bluffs at Cumberland Cove - Middle Tennessee mountain community. • Heritage Plantation - planned community near Crestview, FL. • Reynolds Plantation - planned upscale community 80 miles east of Atlanta on Lake Oconee. • Ronnie Gilley Properties - Country music themed home and relocation opportunities in Enterprise, AL, Panama City, FL, among other areas. • Hot Springs Village - America's largest gated community in historic Hot Springs, AR. • Rocky Mountain Log Homes - Ever considered living in a log home? These are the guys to see. • Planters Row at Palmetto Crossing - a Charleston-style private lakefront community on Lake Greenwood with a waterfront boardwalk and marina, award winning dining and shopping. • Coastal Green Development - a Gulf Shores, Alabama gated subdivision minutes from the beach. • Riverwalk - mountain active adult living at its finest near Murphy, NC. • John Wieland Homes - Introducing Cadence at Woodmont Golf and Country Club active adult community in the suburbs of Atlanta. • Marian Ingram Relocation Services - helps those find property around the South. • LaBorgata - luxury Panama City Beach vacation homes/condos that are affordable. • www.houseoftravelonline.com - travel specials. Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:17 AM Page 35 2007 Business Summit NARA Director Dan Owens, NARA Board Member Helen Foster and John Rehkop of Walker Marketing On October 17-19, 23 speakers and over 100 business people from 20 states met in Atlanta to discuss ways to George Schlecht and Ron Callaway better serve” boomers and beyond.” This conference featured discussions on what it means to get older in today’s society and how businesses can prepare for the aging of America. Retirement Lifestyles™ magazine, www.retiresouth.com and www.movetomytown.com sponsored this conference, along with ID Collaborative, Liquid Advertising, Landmark Design and Centex Homes – South Carolina Coastal Division. Owens, Foster and Del Webb's Brent Landry A number of community leaders attended the conference Laura Tyler and Peter Michaels and discussed ways to help their towns and communities attract 50+ people considering relocation and retirement. Other organizations represented included homebuilders, realtors, developers, consultants, financial planners, lawyers, formal retirement community operators, marketers and tourism and governmental officials. Plans for a 2008 NARA Business Summit in Myrtle Beach, SC, are now being finalized. For more information, please call us at (888)742-7362 or email us at retiresouth@hotmail.com. Maria Frank and Mary Ann Smith Owens, Foster, Moofie Miller, Coloarado Owens, Dawn Moore, John and Mary Bess Paluzzi Clay Reichert, Jim King, Bob Koscso and Rusty Crimminger For more information on NARA – A premier business education and networking organization for those who serve the fast-growing Baby Boomer/Active Adult market – Call (888)742-7362 or log on to RetireSouth.com Phil Best, Willie Paulk and Don Sims Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 35 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:18 AM Page 36 RETIREment& relocation Directory Listings N O R T H C A R O L I N A PIEDMONT – Lake Norman’s Premier Active Adult Community! 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Over a period of three years, we traveled to Asheville. With each visit, we discovered another wonderful restaurant, a gallery showcasing local talent, a mountain festival or a new hiking trail. We were hooked. When our daughter graduated from high school, we relocated. Asheville is as eclectic, funky and stimulating as it is laid back, sophisticated and charming. There are no “big box” stores downtown – only small boutiques, galleries, restaurants and one of the finest independent bookstores in the region. The people are friendly, the weather is delightful and the mountains are ever-present. My wife and I work part-time and, even so, we wish we had more time to enjoy the cultural offerings of the city and surrounding areas. There are a wealth of concerts (many free), festivals, performances and shows, especially during the summer. We take advantage of the Biltmore Estate’s immaculately landscaped grounds for walks and picnics. If we ever need to unwind, a ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway greets us with awe-inspiring vistas at every turn. That puts everything in perspective. There are few locales I can think of with the right combination of culture, climate and the mystical, magnetic draw of the mountains. Asheville, North Carolina, is a very special place. Call (888) 742-7362 • December 2007/January 2008 • Retirement Lifestyles™ 37 Dec2007-Jan2008 12/4/07 6:18 AM Page 38 Information worth writing for... Want to know more about our advertisers? Please check their box below and we will forward your information so they may contact you. Make sure you keep receiving Retirement Lifestyles! Annual subscriptions are available by mailing $18 to: SUBSCRIPTION P.O. 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