Along with the wisdom that comes from experience, aging offers other advantages — like senior citizen days and senior discounts. If you’ve been around long enough to meet the minimum age threshold, you can save some extra pocket money simply by showing proof of your birthdate.

Every older adult’s situation is unique, which is one reason that deciding when is the best time to move into a retirement community can be so challenging. Moving into a community that offers multiple levels of care often makes the decision easier. Seniors who are ready to leave behind the responsibilities of maintaining a house […]

Finding Your (Recreational) Bliss Through Inspired Senior Living

A major advantage of the Southern California lifestyle is the option to venture outside nearly any day of the year and be comfortable. This time of year is ideal for wandering through the local farmers market, exploring a new hiking trail or indulging in a wine tasting … while on safari! With all there is […]

In 2020, wildfires destroyed 4.2 million acres in California. As of mid-October this year, 2.5 million acres had burned. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, “wildfires aren’t a question of if, but only a question of when.” Where are the fires most likely to occur in California? A […]

Hear from two of our VIP Program members on why they decided The Variel was the right place for them. My wife Sande and I are 83 and 85, respectively. We have lived in a large home in Encino for 48 years and raised our children here. We have entertained our families and friends here and […]