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The Art of Senior Solo Travel

Traveling alone as a senior can be daunting, but it can also be a liberating experience. At Affinity Living Communities, we celebrate the independence and curiosity of our active residents, providing not just a home but a gateway to explore the world.

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Online Safety Tips for Seniors

The internet can be a fantastic thing. However, it’s important to stay safe, especially for seniors who want to maintain their independence and stay connected to their loved ones.

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The Secret to Making New Friendships

As we age, the importance of maintaining social connections cannot be overstated. Not only do friendships enrich our lives with joy and laughter, but they also offer significant benefits to our health and well-being.

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Downsizing: Your Path to More Financial Freedom

By downsizing your home, you can upsize your life. Learn how downsizing can help you reduce home payments and responsibilities and save more for your future.

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Spend Less. Play More.

When it comes to retirement, one of the best ways to make the most of your time and money is to keep your living costs as predictable as possible.

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Enhance Your Social Life at an Active Adult Community

Finding friends who share your interests can be especially important as you reach retirement. Living in a community that fits your active lifestyle can be a great way to continue doing the things you love with like-minded people.

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Five Ways to Stay Active

If you’re looking for ways to incorporate exercise into your life, here are five options to consider:

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Active Adult. Senior Living. Assisted Living. What’s the Difference?

When it comes to understanding the different senior living options, it can get confusing. Understanding these differences can help you make the right decision when deciding where to call home.

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5 Tips for Dating After Being Widowed

Losing a significant other can have a profound impact on your life, and getting back out there can take some time and be a process. There’s no rush, and you know your timeline better than anyone, but if you’ve decided you’re ready to start dating again, h

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What to Look for When Choosing an Active Adult Community

You’ve decided it’s time to make the move and are ready to live a hassle-free life in an active adult community. So, what now?

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It’s Spring-Cleaning Time!

There are plenty of benefits to organizing and decluttering beyond having a pretty home.

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Take Advantage of Technology to Live Your Life to the Fullest

Living an active, busy life can be very fulfilling, but it can also be challenging to stay on top of your schedule. Staying organized and getting reminded of what’s coming up can be a helpful way to ensure that you never miss a fun event, activity, or out

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Let's Talk Wellness

Taking care of yourself is more than just exercise and nutrition. It also means taking care of your mental and cognitive health.

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Make Affinity Your Home for the Holidays

Affinity is the perfect place to enjoy a social, active, and jolly holiday season.

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Affinity at Vancouver Toymakers Bring Joy to Kids at Children’s Center

Affinity residents’ wooden creations benefit Clark County children

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Stress-Free Living at Affinity

Say goodbye to home maintenance and unexpected bills and hello to all-inclusive, hassle-free living in your new home.

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Stop Acting Your Age!

At Affinity, we believe the phrase “act your age” should be banned. You should be able to live it up no matter what age you are, which is why we’re for active 55+ adults who love having a good time.

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The FAQs About Active Adult Communities

At Affinity, we get a lot of questions about what it means to be part of an active adult community, and the differences in what we offer compared to what other senior housing options include.

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3 Steps to Finding the Perfect Active Adult Community

f you’re thinking about moving into an active adult community, we suggest doing a little work up front to make sure you find the perfect fit. Here’s a few steps that you should consider taking as you search for your ideal new home.

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A Different Kind of 55+ Living

The term “senior living community” calls several preconceptions to mind, many of which are negative and outdated. At Affinity, our aim is to change how people think about 55+ communities, and we want to bust some of the common myths that exist about seni

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Welcome To Resort-Like Living!

At Affinity, we firmly believe that life doesn’t stop after 55. But all too often, senior living communities miss the mark for active, mature adults who are searching for a community that is as dynamic as they are.

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Finding A New Home Built Around YOU

Finding a new home is an exciting experience, but it can also be stressful.

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Daily Life at Affinity

Picture this: you live at a resort-like community with amenities at your fingertips and no worries about fluctuating bills each month. Sound too good to be true?

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Start Your Hassle-Free Lifestyle!

From mortgage payments to unexpected repairs to tedious household chores, homeownership can be an all-around hassle, not to mention expensive. At Affinity, our residents pay one, flat rent payment per month, that never fluctuates regardless of household r

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Big On Lifestyle. Small On Cost.

Since 2009, Affinity’s mission is to provide high-quality housing for value-conscious, active adults who are looking to make the most of each day.

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Don’t Rent an Apartment. Join a Family.

Whether you’re meeting up with friends for happy hour at Dilly Dally’s Pub, playing pool in the billiards room, or relaxing at our saltwater pool & spa, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to create connections.

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Find Your Next Best Friend!

Being part of a community is what draws most residents to Affinity. We make it easy to create lifelong friendships and enjoy an active life with your new best friends.

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#1 at Creating Community

When Affinity was founded, creating a community for active, independent adults was always the focus. We’ve never been just another place to live.

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Active Adult Living Created with You in Mind

Affinity is designed specifically for active, independent adults who want to be part of an amazing community. We offer a lifestyle that’s unique, unlike other options you’ve seen.

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Pioneering Active Adult Living Since 2009

Affinity was created with the active adult in mind. We saw a gap in housing options and decided to create a new kind of community that’s nothing like the adult living options you’ve seen.

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Anything But Your Average Senior Living Option

Leave the yard work and home maintenance in the past so that you can focus on what’s really important: living your life to the fullest. Affinity is intentionally designed for 55+ adults who are looking for a simplified, active lifestyle.

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Downsize Your Home To Upsize Your Life!

Affinity communities are intentionally designed for active, 55+ adults. Each community offers various amenities, including an indoor saltwater pool & spa, a fitness center, a movie theater, and Dilly Dally's pub where our residents gather for happy hours

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Say Goodbye To Unexpected Housing Costs!

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Big On Lifestyle. Small On Cost.

From general maintenance and unexpected fixes to fluctuating utility bills, homeownership can be expensive and unpredictable. If you’re looking for a simplified, affordable lifestyle where you’ll have more financial freedom, Affinity is a good fit.

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Find Your New Best Friend

Affinity is more than just a place to live; we’re an inclusive 55+ community of active adults where you can build lifelong friendships.

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Time Flies By When You Live At Affinity!

We've eliminated the word "bored" from our vocabulary. Lately, we have focused on community virtual engagement, safe & fun social distancing events, and finding new ways to stay connected.

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Alone, We Can Do So Little; Together, We Can Do So Much.

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Making Masks For A Cause

The residents at our Wells Branch community donated their time and skill set to make masks for our onsite staff to show them that they cared.

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Gratitude is the Fuel of Life

Gratitude is the fuel of life, and the ripple effects of compassion towards your neighbor, community, and the city can change the world.

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The Benefits of Working Out Go Deeper Than Just Looking Good…

Workout sessions may have changed for you since the 1970s, but an active lifestyle remains vital for your health and well-being....

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Affinity Helps Toys for Tots

At Affinity we talk a lot about how active our communities are, but we actually live this out. This year was no different, when one of our properties received an urgent call from the North...

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Affordable Luxury Apartments for 55+ is a reality thanks to Affinity.

The fear of your retirement money outpacing your longevity is real, and this is why in 2009, Affinity launched into this space to provide a much-needed affordable, luxury alternative for the active 55+ community....

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Downsizing Can Upsize Your Quality of Life

Downsizing is a paradox with the illusion of loss, but in all reality, great freedom occurs when we detach from things for fulfillment. When we remove the distractions of material objects, we begin to see...

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To Affinity & Beyond: New Year, New Home!

Resolutions are temporary, the Affinity resident experience is revolutionary....

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