Active Aging in MKE

From financial planning to staying healthy to finding things to do, consider this your guide to living well in your retirement years.

Health & Wellness

These local retirement communities, retailers and health organizations are helping seniors live their best lives.

Find Your Place

Retirement communities across metro Milwaukee offer engaging wellness activities, luxurious amenities and more. Check out a few here.

CEDAR COMMUNITY

With multiple campuses in Washington County, Cedar Community has over 500 acres of pristine prairies, waterways and forest sin the Kettle Moraine. That means dozens of trails to hike and natural beauty to explore. The serene community also offers neighborhood-style living, with plenty of amenities. cedarcommunity.org

CLEMENT MANOR

Your options for enjoyment are plentiful at Clement Manor. Partake in delicious meals at the Rainbow Room Cafe, prepared by award-winning chefs; relax in the warm-water therapy pool; take year-round lifelong learning classes at the Center for Enrichment; and explore the spacious scenic campus. clementmanor.com

HARWOOD PLACE

Just a short walk from the village of Wauwatosa, Harwood Place residents have easy access to fine dining, festivals, boutique shopping and more. The 15- acre campus has an on-site wellness clinic with a Froedtert doctor and dozens of social clubs. The community offers a robust calendar of activities including theater outings, lectures, happy hours and exercise classes to help you stay fit. thelutheranhome.org/harwood-place

SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE

This East Side community has an unbeatable location only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. Besides offering spacious apartments with amazing views, the community also puts on art exhibits, concerts, cooking demonstrations, lectures and much more as part of its LifeStreams wellness program. saintjohnsmilw.org

FOREST RIDGE

The new Epoch II wing at this Hales Corner senior living community add san outdoor event space, courtyard commons area and more lounges. Plus, the new residences have Kohler fixtures, walkin closets and many other amenities. bit.ly/forestridge1