Traditions preface: We were struck by the statistics on how detrimental social isolation and loneliness is to our health. One of the benefits of living in a Traditions community that sometimes comes as a surprise to residents is the companionship and how transforming it can be. It might just be sharing a 20-minute lunch with a friend or small group, …

Somewhere around 50 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving, headed home for the holiday. Whether your trip is just up the road a piece, or half way across the continent, catching up with family over the long holiday weekend can be revealing. No, we’re not talking about simmering sibling rivalries! We’re talking about the realization that dear old …