In the 1930s, a group of young Catholic nuns sat down to write short autobiographies before taking their vows. They described ordinary things: family, faith, hopes for the future. Decades later, researchers at the University of Kentucky scored those handwritten pages for emotional content and matched them against the nuns’ lifespans.

Moving to an independent living community can bring with it a variety of feelings: Excitement about this next phase of retirement. Relief that you’ll no longer be responsible for cooking three meals a day and taking care of your home and yard. Curiosity about what your new neighbors will be

Jacques Cousteau said, “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” As one of the most social, enriching and stress-free ways to see the world, it’s no surprise adults over 60 make up a third of all cruise ship  bookings. With the right

Some of the most consequential moments in history started with a group of people sitting down to talk. The Homebrew Computer Club in Silicon Valley helped spark the personal computing revolution. The polio vaccine emerged from years of collaborative research. The Civil Rights Act was shaped by years of organized

A retirement community’s foundation, its heritage and the financial standing of its ownership group provide something senior living residents and their family members value above almost anything else: security. At The Hallmark, we know that choosing a senior living community is an important decision — one that requires trust and

Rodeo season gives Houston a rhythm all its own. The stomping and shuffling of Lucchese and Tecova boots in the stands. Laughter as pint-sized sheep riders hang on tight when chute gates swing open. Country riffs, Tejano beats and crowd voices rolling through the stadium. Carnival game bells and buzzers.