Want to reduce your risk for dementia? Slap on a step counter and start tallying your steps – you’ll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely … Continue reading Walk this number of steps each day to cut your risk of dementia… →

Wise Owls Real Estate and Concierge Services recently was honored to host a booth at the 2022 PrideLife Expo 2022 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The largest ever exposition of businesses, agencies and non-profit organizations in North Carolina, attendees connect with, support and serve the LGBTQ+ community. Presented by the Harmony and LGBT Center … Continue reading PRIDE LIFE EXPO 2022 →

As seen recently in Forbes Magazine. Does the outline of this scenario seem familiar? Paige Wilson, age 60, had a long career in finance with her last position as managing director at an investment bank. She and her family lived in Richmond, Va. not far from her 78-year-old mother. Her mother was vital and energetic, … Continue reading Entrepreneurs connecting with Seniors →

Universal design features in the bathroom should be on the radar of everyone over age 50, even if they don’t need them today. After all, it’s easier to install such aging-in-place features – like grab bars and a built-in seat – when you’re renovating than to install them later and when you’re possibly doing it … Continue reading Thinking Ahead for Age-friendly Bathrooms →

It’s a family affair. That statement has never been more accurate when dealing with the families of seniors in a real estate transaction. If our beloved seniors are involved, everyone wants to ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe. This can prove to be a challenging task for SRES® agents. Everyone wants to feel like … Continue reading Navigating Seniors and Their Families →

To seniors, their homes are significant both financially and emotionally. “… home is more than just a place they live. It represents their journey, their accomplishments, their family, and the life they have created,” says the American Advisors Group’s (https://www.aag.com/homesurvey/p/1) “Importance of Home Survey.” In addition, older Americans feel safe at home and value their … Continue reading For Seniors, There’s No Place Like Home →

Everyone talks about the process of being a first-time homebuyer but not nearly as many resources exist for those who are looking to downsize or move into a senior living community. At Wise Owls Real Estate and Concierge Services, we are looking to change that. Both leaders of our team, Noreen and Jamie, are Seniors … Continue reading 4 Ways Seniors Real Estate Specialists Can Help Protect Your Legacy →