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August 2026

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Piedmont Region

Quality health care, sought-after urban amenities, professional sporting events, convenient travel, and more can all be found in North Carolina's Piedmont region. What more could you ask for in a future retirement location?
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The NC 411 on Medicare

There is ample information available to assure you get the perfect insurance fit. And North Carolina professionals can help assure you get the program that’s right for you—and avoid scammers.
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Retirement, Reimagined

After 32 years in the U.S. Navy, Denny Lazar and his wife, Shannon, entered retirement—but it didn’t slow them down. Instead, it redirected them to Elkin, where restoring a historic home and running a winery shuttle business define only part of their busy next chapter.
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Mountains Region

Life in the mountains of North Carolina moves at its own pace. With four glorious seasons, abundant recreational opportunities, and countless other charms, it's easy to see why towns in this region are often ranked among the best retirement destinations in the nation by Forbes and other well-known publications.
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The Lure of a Life Plan Community

The beauty of life plan communities—also called continuing care retirement communities—is their offer of independence and housing choices commensurate with your wishes and your needs.
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