Medicare

Like other health insurance programs, navigating Medicare can be challenging, and the numerous available options can be overwhelming for seniors and their loved ones. To help seniors understand Medicare plans in New York better, there is a resource that discusses the different parts, benefits, and eligibility as well as how to get help in New York. You can view the …

Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?

Many renters wonder why they’d need renters’ insurance. Surely the property owner has insurance, right? Of course, that’s true – but many tenants don’t realize that the landlord’s insurance generally covers only the building and grounds, not the residents’ property inside. That means that in the event of a fire or other accident, you could end up replacing your furniture, …

How to be a good neighbor

Some apartment buildings have individual entrances, some are shared by many people. This is a big adjustment if you have never lived in an apartment. It takes time to get used to the fact that you are essentially sharing some areas of your house with 100 people with different lifestyles! While at first it can be exciting to meet many …

Independent vs. Assisted Living

So you decide it is time to sell your house – where are you going to go? What is the next move? Buy a smaller house, move to a condo, move in with family members go to an assisted living facility where you can get transitional (additional) care as you age? As you can tell, in addition to making a …

Downsizing Checklist

A majority of our residents are former homeowners. The decision to sell your home and change your lifestyle can make you feel uncomfortable. You have most likely lived in your home for many years. You have routines, know where everything is located, etc. As we know this can be a very stressful period – what to take, keep, give away, …

Popular Scams 2019

As each of us knows, it is vital to be on the alert for possible scams. One that seems to come and go is the locking up of the computer and demanding money for it to be unlocked. What do we do? Is this real? Each year there seems to new scams, then a warning about the scam, and then …

Socialization is Vital to our Health as We Age

Studies have shown that socialization is vital to good health, especially as we age. Here at The Legends at Whitney we take socializing and having a good time very seriously 😂. Our strategy is to first and foremost get people out of their apartments. A simple coffee, wine & cheese, or fireside chat once a week does wonders for a persons …

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