An Active Adult Community Blog

There are many fun activities you can do with your friends or family in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Whether you’re looking for a fun outside activity, good food or drinks, or a place to go for some needed alone time, there is something for everyone.

Here are some of our favorite places and things to do in the Des Moines area:

The holidays are just around the corner, and you may be thinking of fun and safe activities you can do with your family. Decorations from the store are great, but homemade crafts can be even more meaningful.

As summer fades and a new season begins, your home and its landscaping may need a different kind of care in the cooler months ahead.

In times like these, it’s important to have a community of friends and family close by for support. A close-knit community should be sought above all else. Cultivating meaningful relationships may be different right now due to social distancing, especially for people who identify as introverts.

If you’re widowed or an empty nester, you may be thinking about relocating to be closer to your family. This kind of major move can be stressful, and maybe even a little scary, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

People born between 1945 and 1960, or Baby Boomers, were born into a world at war, and exposed to many hardships at a young age. Work-life balance wasn’t always a primary concern for the workforce of this generation. Perhaps as a result of this upbringing, 80% of Boomers in the workforce report high levels of stress. While a life filled with work can be purposeful, it can also lead to chronic stress and burnout.

Owning and maintaining a multi-level home can be hard, time-consuming work, especially as you age. Your life could be much simpler by transitioning to single level living in an active adult community!

Despite the stigma around growing old, turning 55 opens up a wide variety of opportunities and benefits not available until now. You’ve lived and learned and contributed to society for your entire adult life, and now it’s time to reap the rewards!

Living in a newly empty nest can be difficult, but there are several tactics you can use to combat empty nest syndrome after your kids leave the house, making things easier for you and for them.

Summer is usually the time when people break out their party hats and invite their friends and family over for a backyard barbecue. However, due to recent social distancing guidelines, hosting a party this season just got a bit more complicated.

Here are some simple ways to host a summer party safely, while keeping everyone’s health in mind.