seniors from an independent living community enjoy the perks of a maintenance-free retirement lifestyle

Benefits of Independent Living

A move to an independent living retirement community is a chance to truly enjoy new freedoms and opportunities, and live your best life now. In fact, studies show that when people are part of a community, such as Jacaranda Trace, they are happier and healthier. Here are just a few reasons why: Maintenance-free living Most…   Read More

Living room in a one-bedroom senior living apartment

The Secrets to Spectacular Smaller Spaces

Downsizing is Rightsizing If you’re considering downsizing for retirement by moving to a smaller home, you’re in great company! More and more of us are realizing the benefits of “rightsizing.” Smaller homes are more energy efficient, require less cleaning and maintenance, and are cozy and intimate. Living in a home without a lot of unused…   Read More

foods that are found in a healthy diet for seniors

A Menu for Health Aging

At every age, good food choices have a significant impact on our lives. Today’s research proves that eating a balanced diet is vital for healthy aging. It can help you maintain a healthy weight and give you more energy, improve your general health, and lower your risk for some diseases. But did you know that…   Read More

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8 Tips For Healthy Aging

Healthy aging means more than keeping gray hair and wrinkles at bay. How “old” we look, and act are very closely linked to how well we feel. The good news is we have more control over feeling good and, therefore, aging more gracefully than we may think. There are various ways to maintain healthy habits…   Read More

active senior living retirement lifestyle

Ways to Add Adventure to Aging

Today we’re living longer and staying active. So, don’t we also deserve to make the most of those years and enjoy life? Yes! And while exceeding our grandparents’ life expectancies is a good thing, it’s not enough to just coast along. You’re likely to have more time on your hands, and if you have children,…   Read More

senior downsizing into a retirement community

Downsizing—Tips to Declutter and Simplify

Tips for Downsizing Before You Move to a Retirement Community. Contact us to learn more about Jacaranda Trace! Are you or a loved one planning a move to a senior living retirement community? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly 50% of all baby boomers and older adults are downsizing—realizing that less can actually be more. …   Read More

8 Tips for Healthy Aging

Aging with grace means more than keeping gray hair and wrinkles at bay. How “old” we look, and act are very closely linked to how well we feel. The good news is we have more control over feeling good and, therefore, aging more gracefully than we may think.  There are various ways to maintain healthy…   Read More

Jacaranda Trace Begins Expansion and Improvement Planning

Convivial Life, a Venice-based not-for-profit corporation, has officially announced the beginning of its expansion and improvement planning process at Jacaranda Trace in Venice, FL. Convivial acquired Jacaranda Trace in late June 2022 by purchasing 240 condominium apartments and villas, an 85,000+ square foot clubhouse, and 55 assisting living residences, including Cadbury Park, a beautifully-designed neighborhood…   Read More