Can Assistive Technology Ease Senior Home Care Concerns?
A large majority of older adults want to remain in their own homes as they age. According to AARP research, nearly 90 percent of seniors prefer to “age…
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Smaller CCRC Units: Big Benefits for Seniors and Families
In a world that often prizes size — from cars to houses to possessions — bigger is commonly equated with success. But when it comes to senior living,…
Age Requirements and Eligibility for 55+ Communities
As older adults explore senior living choices, it helps to understand a key federal law that affects many 55+ communities: the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) of…
ADLs vs IADLs: Care Options When Instrumental Tasks Become Hard
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult…
When Will Independent Living CCRC Residents Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Our nation has endured a painful nine months as COVID-19 infected millions and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. So it was an emotional moment when we watched…
Long-Term Care Partnership Policies: What They Cover and How They Work
As Baby Boomers enter retirement, long-term care (LTC) insurance has become an increasingly important topic. One of the biggest concerns when considering LTC coverage is cost, and that…
Encore Careers for Seniors: How to Find Meaningful Work After Retirement
While writing last week’s post on seniors and happiness, I remembered a conversation with a 68-year-old retiree who splits his time between a Florida senior living community and…
Is a CCRC a Smart Long-Term Investment? How to Know for Sure
We receive many questions from myLifeSite users about the financial stability of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life plan communities, and how residents can be confident…
Will a CCRC’s Health Center Meet Your Expectations?
When I speak with residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, I frequently hear how pleased they are with their decision to…
Equalized Pricing: How CCRCs Are Changing Lifecare Contracts
For older adults considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan community, the variety of contract options can be confusing. Many…
