Sandwich Generation: Caring for Aging Parents While Raising Kids
We’ve all been hearing about America’s generations — Baby Boomers, Millennials, Gen Alpha — but one cohort often described with a second label is Generation X. Born between…
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Tackling the Rise in Homelessness Among Older Adults
You may have seen recent coverage about the rise in homelessness across the United States. One of the fastest-growing groups affected is older adults. Multiple factors are driving…
Senior Living Costs: 2 Essential Factors to Compare
Services, amenities, location, floor plans and availability of care are among the main factors that influence senior living costs. At myLifeSite we frequently get questions about comparing retirement…
What to Expect After a Hospital Stay: Discharge, Recovery & Care Plan
Whether due to illness, surgery, or injury, a hospital stay can be a turning point for older adults and their families. While the immediate focus is often on…
How Continuing Care Retirement Communities Charge Residents: Payment Options Explained
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities, appeal to older adults who are currently healthy but want a residence that can provide assisted living…
Proposed Tax Change That Could Hit Older Americans’ Wallets
If you reviewed President Trump’s proposed tax plan, a few things likely stood out. First, its brevity. The current federal tax code stretches across tens of thousands of…
Senior Living CCRCs Open Dining to the Public: What to Know
I recently read an article about several Pennsylvania retirement communities — including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities — that have begun opening…
How Will Continuing Care Retirement Communities Evolve by 2035?
Over the past several months, I’ve shared ideas about how continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) might evolve. I’ve discussed community design trends, technology advances,…
Retirement Community Benefits: Comfort, Convenience & Connection
Deciding where to live in retirement requires weighing several factors: staying in a long-time home, downsizing, moving closer to family, or lowering housing costs. For many older adults,…
Resilience Lessons from Senior Living Communities That Inspire
News about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be alarming, with daily reports of rising case counts and tragic losses. Nursing homes and other senior living communities often make headlines…
