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June Housing

At some communities, never a dull moment

LouAnn and Howard Rau didn’t plan on moving into a retirement home until their later years, but after a visit to Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville, Maryland, that included a hilarious presentation on downsizing and a dinner of steak and lobster, the two of them decided not to put it off any longer. The couple, now 72 and 69, made the move last summer.

By Luke Sanelli June 29, 2026 3 min read
At some communities, never a dull moment

LouAnn and Howard Rau didn’t plan on moving into a retirement home until their later years, but after a visit to Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville, Maryland, that included a hilarious presentation on downsizing and a dinner of steak and lobster, the two of them decided not to put it off any longer. The couple, now 72 and 69, made the move last summer.

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