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The alarm goes off for the third time, you hit snooze. 10:02 am. After last night, not a bad hour to start the day. Pull on some jeans, slip on your shoes, you're out the door to grab some coffee. Yawning loudly, hair disheveled, you walk down the hall, greeting fellow party-goers as they emerge from their rooms. Everyone was there last night, everyone. The faces are the same: a mixture of "What happened" and "That was insane." As you walk by 4F, you get a fist bump from a senior you saw last night. "You were an animal my man," he says. You grin to yourself. 4th floor knows how to party. Down in the quad you greet the barista with a smile, the same pretty blonde haired girl who's been working the coffee stand since you moved here three years ago. She smiles back, greets you by name. You leave a nice tip. She winks. You're the man. TJ's waiting for you in the library. In between the rows of books you recount the events of last night. A night for the ages, he says, a night to always remember. Yes it was. You were unstoppable, the champ, the king. One for the ages. It's noon. You tell TJ you have to bounce, your family is visiting. You'll see TJ in class later. You walk to the community center, past the fitness center and health services. You're late, and your family has been waiting. They'll ask why you look sick, but they don't need to know. You're old enough to make your own decisions. Besides, what happens at Bingo night stays at Bingo night. You walk into the community room, and there you see them: your daughter and her husband. Your two grandkids come roaring across the room, leaping into your arms. They ask for treats, and your daughter kisses your cheek. Your son-in-law gives a firm handshake and asks, "How's the retirement home treating you?" Independent living is the name of the game in the best retirement homes and communities. You're not old; you're retired! You're looking to enjoy the next 20 years in comfort, but you can still have an adventure or two. Think of it like going back to college. Take a class, grab a coffee in the cafe with a friend, catch up on reading in a library, literally throw a frisbee around in the quad! Retirement homes are like all-inclusive resorts. Homes and assisted living facilities today offer a wide range of amenities for their residents. On site health care facilities, three meals served a day, shuttle service and plenty of entertainment and cultural events keeps things interesting. Retirement homes have developed into mini-communities, focusing on comfortable living and vibrant experiences. You're not there to pass by the last of your days; you're there to live them! When looking for retirement homes, Portland residents look to http://www.cornell-estates.com/retirement-living/.
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