Roommate Series: Our Trip Interrupted
By Betty Mill, Ph.D. When my roommate and I decided to leave our jobs at Yale-New Haven hospital, we set out on a three-month road trip that would take us to several places through
Waitlist Realities and the Future of Senior Living
We recently received an email from a myLifeSite user that got my attention; not because it was unusual, but because it was so representative of what we’re hearing more often across the country: “We
My Immigration Story
By Anke Longest Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought about living on a farm in Virginia, owning cattle and horses! One never knows what the future holds. I was born in
Grappling With The Finality of “The Last Move” to a Retirement Community
The decision to move to a retirement community marks a significant life transition, especially for older adults who struggle with their feelings about the finality of the last move. In many cases, this apprehension
Embracing Uncertainty: Overcoming Fear of the Unknown in Senior Living Decisions
Trying to make a senior living decision – such as whether to remain in your home or move to a retirement community – can evoke many feelings and emotions, among them: fear. More specifically,
What Are Your Retirement Community Decision Priorities?
You’ve considered your senior living options, such as remaining in your current home or downsizing, and determined that a retirement community move is the best choice for you. But how do you decide which
Smooth Sailing: How a Professional Moving Company Can Make Your Move to a CCRC Stress-Free
Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can be a major life change, especially for seniors. When RWC resident Janet Hemming decided to move to a CCRC because it was getting harder to
Why Fall Is a Great Time to Move to a CCRC
You’ve done it: after researching and touring several senior living communities, you’ve chosen the one that will be the best fit for you. Better yet, you’ve made the wise decision of selecting a continuing