Senior Tips

If you are retired or nearing retirement, be careful you don’t become a PIP! I am not referring to Gladys Knight’s Pips on the Midnight Train to Georgia. Rather, PIP is an acronym for Previously Important People. In American culture, we place a great deal of emphasis on our work as our identity. It is understandable considering how much time we spend at work and the connection our work provides with other people. When meeting someone new, we usually ask “What do you do for a living?” What happens when the work is not there? This can create an identity…

“Why does everything have to change?” “Why is change so hard?” “Why can’t things stay the same?” We have all heard these cries before, and we will often think the same thing. If you consider it, though, why do we think change is such a difficult thing? Only thirty years ago or so, I was thrilled to get a pager so that my friends could get in touch with me at any time. Now, I hold a computer in my hand that allows me to video conference in real time with anyone in the world. To get to that point…

All of us at Vicar’s Landing work to be as energy efficient as possible around our community. There are many ways that members can assist and we’ve compiled this list as a resource for you. ● Check your thermostat set-up: Try to keep your thermostat on AUTO. This means the fan will run only when required, resulting in more efficient, less costly cooling and heating and fewer air filter changes. ● Use only LED bulbs: We recommend switching to LED bulbs whenever possible since they use less energy and last longer than standard light bulbs. ● Watch your windows and…