The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where people report on their senior living decision process. By Parker McLendon My wife and I learned that it’s better to choose before circumstances force you to choose. Leaving a home and moving to a retirement community is a major life … Read more

I recently read an article that made me reflect on a challenge many families face as loved ones age — what I’ll call the “senior living shuffle.” The piece told the story of Connie, a woman whose living situation changed several times after the loss of close family members. Connie and her husband Dean had … Read more

Considering a retirement community for your next chapter can be a smart move. These communities offer social opportunities, activities, amenities, and varying levels of care that can bring peace of mind. Choosing the right community, however, takes thought and research. Use the following four steps to guide your search and help you find a place … Read more

Retirees considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, often find the variety of contract types confusing. Many communities offer multiple contract options, and one newer variation gaining attention is a lifecare contract with equalized pricing. This option may be attractive to some prospective residents. A … Read more

This past week I had the pleasure of speaking to a group at Ventana by Buckner, a beautiful new continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, in Dallas. It was a valuable opportunity to meet prospective residents and answer questions about financial concerns, for-profit versus not-for-profit communities, and lifestyle options. … Read more

Spring is often seen as the ideal season to sell a home. Warmer weather brings buyers out of hibernation, many hoping to move before the next school year begins. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the usual spring buying season, yet there are reasons for cautious optimism for sellers. Zillow recently forecasted a modest decline in home … Read more

In the past decade the phrase “aging in place” has become common, largely because surveys and industry articles report that a large majority of older adults prefer to remain in their homes as they grow older. Advances in technology and a housing market increasingly focused on senior-friendly design have reinforced that preference. Still, it’s worth … Read more

When many people picture retirement, they imagine relaxing, pursuing hobbies, spending time with friends, or traveling. For a growing number of seniors, however, retirement looks very different: changing diapers, preparing lunches, helping with homework, and driving grandchildren to after‑school activities. An increasing number of grandparents in the U.S. are now the primary caregivers for their … Read more

One common question we hear from people exploring life plan communities (also called continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs) is how monthly community fees change when one spouse or partner continues living independently while the other requires higher levels of care. The answer depends on the type of residency contract the community uses. You can … Read more

As the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) explains, your personal risk of needing long-term care is effectively binary: either you will never need it or you will. That oversimplifies reality, but it highlights an important point—you should not plan your retirement around population averages because your experience may differ. Current long-term care data … Read more