CCRC vs Life Plan vs Lifecare Communities: Key Differences Explained
There is a lot of terminology in the senior living field, and it can be confusing for people researching their options. While the industry has begun replacing the…
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Emerging Trends Transforming Senior Living Community Design
Change often takes time, sometimes a great deal of it. Yet major events can shift priorities and accelerate transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic was one such turning point for…
Are CCRC Fees Tax-Deductible? Guide to Tax Rules and Savings
A few weeks ago we published a post discussing whether it makes sense to withdraw funds from an individual retirement account (IRA) to cover the entry fee at…
What Top Life Plan Communities Share: Key Features to Look For
A continuing care retirement community (also known as a life plan community or CCRC) is a distinct type of 55+ community that combines independent living residences with a…
How CCRCs Keep Seniors Active and Improve Quality of Life
Researchers in Norway recently published a study investigating how physical activity and sedentary behavior relate to the risk of premature death. The team pooled data from eight prior…
How to Handle Adult Children’s Objections to Your Senior Living Plan
The holiday season brings family together — a time for celebration, connection and sometimes difficult conversations. Among topics like politics or relationships, one important discussion to have is…
Why 55+ Prospects Say I’m Not Ready — How to Move Them Forward
“I’m not ready yet.” That phrase is commonly heard from people considering 55-plus communities. It can be spoken at a kitchen table with adult children, in a quiet…
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Cover Long-Term Care Costs: What to Know
Planning for long-term care costs is one of the most difficult financial challenges many families face. Whether you need in-home caregivers or must move to an assisted living…
Unpaid Dementia Caregiving: Essential Considerations for Family Caregivers
Taking on the role of an unpaid family caregiver is challenging under any circumstances, and caring for someone with dementia brings additional, unique difficulties. Beyond the common caregiver…
Aging Solo: How Baby Boomers Can Plan for Living Alone Later in Life
Advertising for senior living often shows smiling, silver-haired couples walking hand-in-hand on the beach or relaxing together at home. Those images present an appealing vision of aging, but…
