Planning Your Financial and Legal Plan After a Spouse Dies
The death of a spouse or partner is among the hardest life experiences a person can face. It demands profound psychological and behavioral adjustment, and a large body…
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Should a Second Home Be Part of Your Retirement Plan?
Vacation season is here, and after a year of lockdown many people are ready for a change of scenery. If you are near retirement, this time may prompt…
Avoid This Common Error When Choosing a Retirement Community
Choosing a retirement community requires careful research. Your decision will hinge on many factors—care services, location, amenities and quality ratings—but price is often one of the most important…
What Defines a Great Life Plan Community: Key Features to Look For
I recently stayed overnight at a retirement community where I had been invited to give a talk. Early one morning I went to the community library for coffee…
Why Community Matters at Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Last week I visited Bishop Spencer Place (BSP), a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Kansas City, Missouri, for a marketing event. Several prospective residents attended, along with…
Retirement Planning: Key Tasks and Decisions for Every Phase
Retirement. It’s often used as a shorthand for the reward after decades of work — the time to focus on family, travel, hobbies, and the things that matter…
CCRC Ratings and Rankings Explained: Compare Continuing Care Retirement Communities
I talk regularly with people across the country who are considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community. When…
Intergenerational Programs That Connect Kids and Seniors
Intergenerational programs, which create opportunities for older and younger people to live, work, learn, and play together, have gained attention recently — and for good reason. Nancy Henkin,…
How Senior Living Communities Are Elevating Their Dining Experiences
Cooking shows and contests have surged in popularity, from The Great British Bake Off to Top Chef and Chopped. Viewers love watching culinary creativity and friendly competition, and…
Residents’ and Prospective Residents’ Vision for the Future of CCRCs
Recently I shared my thoughts on what the continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, might look like in the years ahead. While…
