How CCRCs Reduce Common Retirement Fears
As I speak with residents and staff at continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, a number of recurring themes emerge. One of the…
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Do Brain Games Really Improve Memory? What Science Says
There are many so-called “brain game” products on the market today. Most are smartphone, tablet, or computer-based apps that claim to boost seniors’ memory and cognitive function. But…
How CCRC Communities Help Seniors Stay Physically Active
In many parts of the country, summer offers abundant opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. Although physical activity delivers clear health benefits for older adults, activity levels often decline…
Is Living Alone Safe for Aging Adults? Pros, Risks, and Tips
Living alone can be an unexpected reality for many older adults. After decades sharing life with a partner, widowhood, divorce, or never finding a long-term companion can leave…
How Long Does Long-Term Care Last? What to Expect and Plan For
Long-term care is increasingly important as Baby Boomers age and the demand for caregiving grows while the supply of paid caregivers remains limited. Though many prefer not to…
Essential CCRC Checklist: Key Questions to Ask Before Choosing Senior Living
While curiosity is common across the animal kingdom, human intelligence drives us to learn about the world through questions—and that begins early. Researchers in Britain have found that…
Senior-Focused Transportation Innovations for Safer Travel
Over the last century, the automobile transformed personal freedom and reshaped daily life. For many older adults, losing the ability to drive safely can feel like losing independence,…
Senior Living Apartments Explained: Types, Costs, and Amenities
Thinking about moving to a senior living apartment but not sure what that actually means? You might wonder whether it’s simply an apartment complex primarily occupied by older…
Why 55+ Communities Are Redefining Retirement Living
Each May since 1963, our nation has observed Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of older adults. This year marks…
Proposed Tax Changes Could Impact Seniors and CCRC Residents
Taxes have been a major topic in recent weeks as the president and a GOP-controlled Congress push proposals that would change the tax code and affect millions of…
