How to Help Prospective Seniors Overcome Fears About Moving to Senior Living
In last week’s blog post, we examined how deciding whether to age in place or move to a retirement community can trigger strong emotions, including a real fear…
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Immigration Reform’s Impact on Long-Term Care Systems
Immigration has become a major point of discussion across the United States. Whatever your views, few dispute that sensible immigration reform is needed. What is less widely recognized…
How to Talk to Aging Parents About Their Future: 4 Practical Tips
You may have been postponing a conversation that matters: how to talk with aging parents about their future plans and where they will live. It can be hard…
Emerging Alternative Therapies to Reduce Dementia Symptoms
(Photo credit: snoezelen.info) Dementia is a broad term covering memory loss and other cognitive declines that interfere with daily life. In the United States, dementia’s impact has grown…
How Much Does It Really Cost to Stay in Your Home?
Research consistently shows that most older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible. While emotional attachment is a strong factor, cost is frequently…
Sustainable Senior Living Communities: Benefits for Residents and the Planet
In response to growing interest from residents and prospective residents, more senior living communities are adopting sustainable practices. These efforts range from everyday initiatives like recycling, ridesharing, and…
Why This Senior Living Provider Is Leading the Future of Care
Two weeks ago I facilitated a workshop for representatives of the not-for-profit Kendal Corporation’s senior living communities to review trends, disruptors, threats and opportunities affecting continuing care retirement…
Start Decluttering Now for a Stress-Free Senior Living Move
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has been slower than many hoped, but it is underway. Each day more Americans have the opportunity to get inoculated against this…
Senior Living Residents Had Lower COVID Death Rates Than Others
Do you remember what you were doing the last week of April 2020? For many, life had slowed dramatically as COVID-19 lockdowns were in effect across large parts…
Finding Purpose in Retirement: How to Rediscover Your Passion After 60
This past week I was reminded why my work brings me so much fulfillment. After giving an educational presentation to prospective residents at Ventana by Buckner, a continuing…
