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From hotels and retail stores to workplaces, society is increasingly pet-friendly—and that attitude is spreading into long-term care (LTC) settings. More LTC facilities now allow residents to keep…
You’ve weighed your options—staying in your current home, downsizing, or moving to a retirement community—and decided a retirement community best fits your needs. The next step is choosing…
On a jog last week I listened to a Freakonomics podcast hosted by Stephen J. Dubner. The episode, “How to Make a Bad Decision,” featured Yale economist Toby…
As more Americans reach retirement age, the variety of senior living choices continues to grow. Two of the most common options are independent living communities and active adult…
Spring is arriving across much of the country, inviting people outdoors to enjoy warmer temperatures and greener landscapes. For golf enthusiasts, the season brings a welcome opportunity to…
Retirement opens a new chapter—one with more freedom and fewer obligations—making it an ideal time for many older adults to explore interests like travel. For a growing number…
Caring for an aging family member is a labor of love, but many studies show the emotional, physical, and financial strain that caregivers often face. Support and caregiver…
Pictured: Townhomes at Providence Park on The Manor campus of Willow Valley Communities (photo credit: Willow Valley Communities) The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly dangerous for older adults.…
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as “life plan communities,” offer older adults the ability to live independently today while having access to a full range of…
For many older adults, home is more than a physical place. It represents familiarity, independence, routine, memories, and identity. When a sudden illness, hospitalization, fall, or cognitive decline…
