With so much to experience in such a beautiful area, it's no surprise Business Insider ranked Honolulu, HI as #1 in Quality of Life for retirees. People visit the state to enjoy the vast beaches and pleasant climate. People stay because of the quality of life offered by the state. Situated 2,300 miles of the coast of California in the Northern Pacific just a few degrees south of the Tropic of Cancer are a series of five large islands (Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Big Island) peppered with over 120 smaller islands. These lush green islands are actually the tops of a chain of submerged volcanic mountains. Each island was formed by at least one volcano. Hot magma rises up through a crack in the Pacific Tectonic Plate as it moves in a northwesterly direction approximately 2"-4" every year. read more

When considering a retirement destination spot, you can't top Carmel-by-the-Sea in Monterey County, California. With its year-round mild weather, an abundant assortment of activities and storybook village setting, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers the perfect location to enjoy your retirement years. read more

One step onto the soft, sugar white sand of Kalama Beach and it easy to understand why Hawaiian monarchs chose this magnificent location as their royal retreat for centuries. Kalama Beach is just one of the fabulous beach-combing territories in Kihei, Hawaii. read more

Royal Oak, Michigan is conveniently located in Southeastern Michigan in Oakland County. The city of Royal Oak was developed as a suburb of Detroit in the early 20th century. This was when Detroit was quickly growing because of industrialization and the flourishing automobile industry. The big city of Detroit is close enough for quick day trips for fun, events, and entertainment without the need for a daily commute for anything essential. Royal Oak is big enough to have it all and small enough to be cozy and comfortable. You get close-knit neighborhoods, and you are close to everything when you live in Royal Oak MI. read more

"A common misconception is that if someone moves into an Assisted Living facility they lose their independence. That is not the case. This is their home, they can drive, they can administer their own medication, they can have family visit and stay overnight, they can even have a pet! Assisted Living simply offers them a place to live, meals made for them and that extra set of eyes on their care when needed." - Melissa Green, Executive Director of Journey Senior Living of Valparaiso read more