Facing The Last Move: Preparing for Transition to a Retirement Community
The decision to move into a retirement community is a major life transition, especially for older adults who worry that it might be their final move. Those concerns…
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55+ Active Adult Communities: Answers to Common Questions
Among the many senior living choices available today, the term “active adult community” is commonly used—but what does it really mean, and how does this option differ from…
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Life Plan Community
Life plan retirement communities, often called continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), offer many older adults a low-maintenance lifestyle, ample social opportunities, and a continuum of care available on-site.…
Move-In Coordinators: Simplifying Moves into Retirement Communities
What is stopping you from moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community? For some older adults, the concern is loss…
Choosing a CCRC: Insider Tips on Making the Right Decision
We recently sat down with the newest member of the myLifeSite customer success team, Newell Bowman Dickerman (pictured). Newell brings nearly 15 years of experience in senior living…
How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost Me Over Time?
In last week’s post we examined how long the average person might need long-term care. While no one can predict the future with certainty, U.S. Department of Health…
When Memory Problems Warrant Immediate Attention
Many adult children notice subtle changes in their aging parents’ memory—lost keys, missed bills, or brief confusion that seems more noticeable when visits are infrequent, such as around…
Do Retirement Communities Allow Pets? Senior Living Pet Policy Guide
Retirement communities are a popular option for older adults seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance, and supportive lifestyle. For animal lovers considering a move, a key question is: Do retirement…
Unpaid Family Caregiving in the U.S.: Trends, Challenges, and Impact
Caregiving affects millions of Americans and continues to shape family life, work, and community support systems. Every few years the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP survey…
What Senior Living Communities Can Learn from Disney
Where is the happiest place on Earth? That answer is subjective, but for many people, decades of memorable marketing have made “Disney World” synonymous with joy. Disney’s brand…
