Choosing a senior living community is a key aspect of retirement planning, and it’s also one of the most important decisions older adults and their families will ever make. Whether you're planning ahead or
When considering a move to a retirement community, there are many things to consider: the location, amenities, lifestyle, care options, and maybe most importantly, comfort and well-being of the residents. One sometimes-overlooked feature that
Although the inauguration is now in the rearview mirror, there is still much debate about which issues factored into people’s decisions at November’s ballot box. A recent survey of older adults echoes many election
As you approach retirement or enter your golden years, understanding your health care options becomes crucial. Medicare and Medicaid are two essential programs to know about and take advantage of, but they can be
We often discuss older adults’ reasons for delaying a senior living move. Some of the top justifications for putting off such a move include not wanting to deal with downsizing, not feeling “old enough”
As older adults explore the vibrant lifestyle and peace of mind offered by life plan communities, also referred to as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), one of the top considerations is how to fund
Long-term care is a hot topic as more and more Baby Boomers require some level of care or assistive services at the same time that we face a shortage of paid caregivers in this
“Planning for a crisis”: It almost sounds like an oxymoron. But as we grow older, it becomes a matter of practicality. Yes, we’d all like to think that we will be healthy and able-bodied
It’s important to be prepared for whatever the future might hold. This is one of the reasons why some people are drawn to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, or “life
How CCRCs Can Help Couples Stay Together As They Age About 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care during their lifetime, according
