Growing Bolder Community

Today, on this Veteran's Day, I urge every American to read the essay by Carleton Jones, Jr., a veteran of the Cold War and Vietnam. I have never met the man. I have also never read such a well-written, succinct statement of what it means to be an American. The essay is posted as part of a tribute to veterans here.

On August 19th, 91-year-old Polly White took to the Sarasota skies to help raise funds for Watermark for Kids. Her parasailing adventure took place over the aqua waters off Siesta Key Beach on a chamber of commerce day, having been postponed a week due to high winds and surf. Thanks to individual donations from residents, associates and fans, a raffle drawing and tee-shirt sales, plus a generous...

Associates of Watermark Retirement Communities nationwide recently sat down with more than 150 experienced mothers, aged 70+, and asked for their advice to young moms in 2010. The responses that flooded in are diverse, sage and to the point. Boiled down by a half century’s perspective, the mothers’ collective wisdom is simple, timeless and, in some cases, humorous. It speaks to the very...

Many know Paul Eckley as the artist with the white ponytail. At 90, he may be the only male matching that description in residence at Regency Oaks, where he keeps his home and studio in Clearwater, Florida. But he’s one of many who are living each day to its fullest. What’s their secret to aging well? For starters, they find ways to stay active and engaged. Being active and engaged is...