Who Determines When a CCRC Resident Needs Higher-Level Care?
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as “life plan communities,” offer older adults the ability to live independently today while having access to a full range of…
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Transfer Trauma in Older Adults: Coping with Emotional Stress After Unplanned Moves
For many older adults, home is more than a physical place. It represents familiarity, independence, routine, memories, and identity. When a sudden illness, hospitalization, fall, or cognitive decline…
How Senior Living Is Adapting to Meet Future Needs
Within the next decade, children in the U.S. will be outnumbered by elderly Americans, according to U.S. Census Bureau projections. The population of seniors—people age 65 and older—is…
Understanding CCRC Entry Fee Refund Policies
Many continuing care retirement communities (commonly called CCRCs or life plan communities) require an entry fee when a resident joins. These entry fees are often refundable, either to…
Little-Known Medicaid Rule for Qualifying and Paying Long-Term Care
In fiscal year 2020, 76.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid, including about 6.4 million seniors. Medicaid is the nation’s largest payer for long-term care, in part because…
When Financial Readiness Meets Confidence in Retirement Community Moves
Deciding whether to move into a senior living community often involves more than finding the right home. Emotional, practical, and financial concerns weigh heavily for many older adults…
ADUs and Senior Living: Threats, Opportunities, and What to Know
As the senior living sector evolves, much of the discussion has centered on two visible trends: older adults choosing to remain in their own homes (aging in place)…
How to Conquer Mental and Emotional Barriers When Downsizing
After a recent talk at a retirement community, a guest approached me and said he wants to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) but feels overwhelmed…
Why Most People Underestimate Future Long-Term Care Costs
If you’ve shopped for groceries recently, you may have noticed higher prices. USDA forecasts show grocery costs are expected to rise about 3 percent this year. Beef leads…
Will I Be Happy Living in This CCRC? 7 Signs to Know
When deciding whether to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, there are many factors to weigh. Financial details and…
