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The Sunshine State is losing its luster as America’s top retirement destination. According to a study by The American City Business Journal, today’s retirees are thinking beyond traditional hotspots like Florida and putting higher emphasis on maintaining personal connections like family, friends, and community.

John Erickson on creating a quality retirement
Monday, November 27, 2006

The final section in an exclusive three-part interview with the founder and CEO of Erickson Retirement Communities

In this final installment of a three-part interview with John Erickson, the Founder and CEO of Erickson Communities discusses the breakthrough health care system and lifesaving medical technology that help Erickson residents stay healthier longer than the average American.

New age triathlon under way in Lake County
Monday, November 27, 2006

A month-long triathlon is in full swing at the Sedgebrook retirement community in Lincolnshire, with residents and employees trying out new exercises with the goal of improving their balance, flexibility, and strength.

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Doctor On Call: Health Advice from Dr. Elliot Kroger, Sedgebrook Medical Director
Monday, November 27, 2006

This month’s topic: hearing loss

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Are High Heating Bills Chilling Your Budget?
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

There’s good news this winter if you heat your home with natural gas. Analysts say you can expect to pay 13 percent less than you did on your home heating bills last year. But not all homeowners will get off that easy.

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Could the Cold Weather Help Sell Your House?
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Why Experts Say Winter is the Smartest Selling Season and How You Can Benefit

As the cold weather bears down on Chicagoland, many homeowners will hunker down until spring before setting the “For Sale” signs out on their front lawns—all due to the misguided belief that you can’t sell your house in winter.

What You Need to Know Before the Holidays
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Holiday Tips That Will Save You Time and Stress

Americans say they feel more stress during the holidays than any other time of the year, according to a report by ABC News.

Home Design With a Sense of Horseplay
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Doris Harkaway Designs a Home with Personality

“I had ten to dinner on Christmas Day,” says Doris Harkaway, surveying her large living room. And that was a small party. “At one of my parties, I had 14 or 15 people, and it worked out very well.”

Doctor on Call
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Health Advice from Dr. Elliott Kroger, Sedgebrook Medical Director

I’m privileged to work with a highly-skilled medical team at Sedgebrook. Since we are able to spend more time with each patient, we learn more about your individual health needs, and take the time to answer all of your questions. In this month’s “Doctor on Call”, I’d like to address an issue that came up recently in our Medical Center—snoring and the health concerns surrounding it.

John Erickson on Creating a Financially Smart Retirement
Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Part Two in the Exclusive Three-Part Interview With the Founder and CEO of Erickson Communities

John Erickson, Founder and CEO of Erickson Communities, sat down with the Tribune for an exclusive three-part interview series. Last month, Erickson revealed the inspiration that led him to build his first community 23 years ago. This month, he discusses the financial components of his communities and the innovative structure that has made them so successful.