What an Elevator Reveals About a Continuing Care Retirement Community
“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.” —Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1746 We’ve all experienced it: press…
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Is Your Winter Blues Actually Seasonal Affective Disorder?
The winter holidays bring joy for many—rich traditions, festive meals, and cherished moments with family and friends. But for some older adults, this season can also bring sadness…
How Senior Living ESG Initiatives Attract Modern Prospective Residents
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives evaluate a company’s environmental practices, ethical conduct, and governance policies. In investing, ESG has become an important criterion for selecting businesses. In…
6 New Year’s Resolutions Seniors Should Try in 2022
The start of a new year is a natural moment to look ahead, consider opportunities, and set resolutions for positive change. Some goals are small adjustments to daily…
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Choosing a CCRC
Prospective residents considering continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, face an important decision. Selecting a community affects long-term quality of life, finances, and…
Intergenerational Program Connects 55+ Volunteers with Student-Employees
Although many 55-plus communities operate as distinct micro-villages, they remain interconnected with the towns and neighborhoods around them. This relationship is often mutually beneficial: retirement communities draw employees…
How Fewer Births and More Solo Agers Will Shape Our Future
Many families observed Mother’s Day this past weekend, though celebrations looked different for many because of COVID-19. For people who have lost their mother, have complicated relationships with…
Home Sharing for Seniors: Affordable, Safe, and Social Living
The term “sharing economy” has become commonplace, describing systems where people share resources—cars, workspaces, or crowdfunding platforms. One version of this model that’s gaining traction among older Americans…
How One CCRC Is Solving a Local Food Desert Through Community Programs
I have written before about the value of intergenerational programs at continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities). These programs bring together people of different ages…
Talking About Financial Caregiving: What Families Need to Know
Money is a topic many people avoid, even within families. But as parents age, it becomes important for adult children or another trusted person to understand their finances—often…
