Should We Stop Saying Hospice Has Been Called In?
So often, in church or in conversation, I’ve heard someone say, “Hospice has been called in” about a sick or elderly friend or family member. It sounds ominous,…
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Why a Strong Support Network Matters in Retirement
For New Year’s many people resolve to improve their health—whether by eating better or going to the gym more regularly. Those are valuable goals, but equally important for…
CCRC Move Prep: How to Sell Your Home Faster and Maximize Value
Selling your current home is often one of the biggest obstacles for people considering a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or life plan community. In our Consumer Survey,…
New Medicare Appeals Ruling: What It Means for Skilled Nursing Coverage
As of October 11, 2024, important changes were implemented to create appeals processes for certain Medicare beneficiaries who were admitted to the hospital as inpatients but later reclassified…
How Entry Fee Refunds Impact Event Value: Graphs & Analysis
If you are considering continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, you have likely encountered entry fees. These fees grant contractual access to a…
Serial Cruising for Seniors: Is That Lifestyle Right for You?
There are many rewarding aspects of retirement: more leisure time, opportunities to relax, moments with friends and family, and time to travel. For some, retirement can feel like…
Is Continuing Care at Home the Right Model for Long-Term Support?
I often cite the AARP finding that about 85 percent of people aged 65 and older prefer to remain in their current home as they age. Common reasons…
Breaking the Silence: Tackling Anxiety in Older Adults
Feeling more anxious lately is common — you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress and anxiety for many people. Anxiety can present in different ways: persistent…
How Experts Help Seniors Reduce Stress When Moving to a CCRC
As we’ve explored in earlier posts, many older adults hesitate to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community. Their reasons…
Expanding Freedom: A CCRC Resident’s Perspective by Julia Wood
By Julia Wood The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision…
