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
The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future
We all know that talking to your parents about difficult issues can be tricky. Conversations about the future can be sensitive, especially when it involves your aging parents and their care needs. But planning
Support for Aging Parents: A Proactive Guide for Adult Children
Watching your parents age can bring a complex mix of emotions: gratitude, anxiety, love, and uncertainty all rolled into one. For many adult children, especially those in the “sandwich generation” who are simultaneously raising
Assessing the Affordability of a Life Plan Community
One of the biggest obstacles in choosing a life plan community (more traditionally known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) is affordability. Or, as we like to say here at myLifeSite: Is
Why Some Couples Struggle to Move Into a Retirement Community — and How CCRCs Can Help
As we enter our golden years, it’s not uncommon to experience anxiety after retirement, particularly when it comes to long-term living arrangements. Making the decision to move into a retirement community — and choosing
Why Doing Your Homework on Senior Living Communities Matters — and How To Do It Right
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
Taking A Close-Up Look at Retirement Community Guest Suites
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
New Survey Digs Into Top Retirement-Related Worries
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
Navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance: A Guide for Seniors
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