How Experts Help Seniors Reduce Stress When Moving to a CCRC
As we’ve explored in earlier posts, many older adults hesitate to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community. Their reasons…
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Expanding Freedom: A CCRC Resident’s Perspective by Julia Wood
By Julia Wood The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision…
Geriatric Care Managers: Coordinating Trusted Care for Aging Adults
In last week’s blog post, I covered steps families can take before a healthcare emergency to ease stress—what’s often called “pre-crisis planning.” From touring assisted living options nearby…
Planning a Fulfilling and Secure Retirement for Later Years
For retirees in the mid-stages of retirement—often beginning around age 70, depending on health—now is the time to plan for later years while you are still active and…
4 Ways Continuing Care Retirement Communities Support Senior Health
A quick look at the Central Intelligence Agency’s World Factbook, which records life expectancy at birth for every country, reveals a surprising fact: in 2016 the United States,…
Should You Retire Near Your Grandchildren? Smart Tips for Families
As retirement approaches, many older adults consider moving closer to their grandchildren. Such a move can bring emotional rewards and strengthen family ties, but it also carries practical…
Financial Advisors: How to Safely Advise Clients on Senior Living Choices
In a prior career, before founding myLifeSite, I worked as a financial advisor for nearly 14 years. Many of the older clients I advised were curious about the…
How Technology Is Easing the Burden for Long-Distance Caregivers
Over the summer, I wrote about the challenges of long-distance caregiving, defined as living more than an hour from the person receiving care. Caring for a loved one…
Inside Retirement Community Guest Suites: What to Expect and Compare
When considering a move to a retirement community, many factors matter: location, amenities, lifestyle, available care, and — perhaps most importantly — the comfort and well‑being of residents.…
Choosing a CCRC: Facing Mortality and Your Final Move
I recently heard an interesting story on Charlotte’s NPR station about the influx of retirees moving to North Carolina and the resulting demand for more senior living and…
