Making New Friends: How to Keep Building Connections for Life
In last week’s post, I explored how a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, or other senior living environments can appeal to…
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Access to Quality Senior Healthcare: A Top Retirement Priority
Location matters in real estate, and it matters just as much when it comes to accessing quality healthcare for older adults. Recent research highlights clear geographic differences in…
Can You Catch the Old Disease? What You Need to Know
I travel frequently across the country giving presentations about senior living choices, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), often called life plan communities. During these visits I meet…
Navigating Senior Living: Practical Guide to Planning Your Next Move
Searching for the right retirement living option can be stressful for older adults and their families. The range of choices, specialized terminology, and the long-term consequences of the…
Comparing CCRC Costs vs Resident Benefits: Is It Worth It?
A few weeks ago I published a blog post discussing why it can be smart to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or life plan community)…
Top CCRC Services and Amenities That Add Real Value
There are many reasons people choose to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community. For many, the primary attraction is…
Will a CCRC Move Residents to Assisted Living Too Early?
I welcome comments and feedback from readers who follow our blog and use myLifeSite tools. These responses provide important insights about choosing senior living options. Recently, a reader…
LTC Insurance Claims: 3 Common Questions Answered
This guest post on long-term care insurance claims is by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA. 1. What should I know about the long-term care insurance claims process? Background…
Why CCRC Communities Should Welcome Neighboring Residents
I recently read a heartwarming article about Three Crowns Park, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Evanston, Illinois, and their long-standing relationship with the children’s summer sports…
Long-Term Care Planning: Comparing Strategies and Options
In last week’s post, I highlighted an article that collected advice from caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s disease. Much of the guidance focused on the emotional and…
