What happens in Washington may feel distant to many Americans, but proposed federal budget reductions and policy changes could have immediate and lasting effects on older adults across the country. As agencies and programs face cuts, it’s important for families and individuals to understand how those changes could affect health care, long-term care, social services, … Read more

Last year, we highlighted the story of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, in Evanston, Illinois — Three Crowns Park — that developed a simple, effective way to encourage intergenerational interaction. Located across from a facility that runs children’s sports camps, Three Crowns Park invited campers onto its … Read more

One major challenge facing the senior living industry is consumer confusion caused by the many terms used to describe different provider types. For continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life plan communities, an added layer of uncertainty comes from the variety of residency contract types. Confusion hurts both the industry and the consumer: it … Read more

I recently visited a beautiful continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was struck by how inviting it felt. After an overnight stay in a comfortable guest suite, I took an early-morning jog along a trail that winded through the grounds, crossed several creeks, and skirted … Read more

Are you undecided about whether a retirement community—such as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or a “life plan” community—is the right choice, or whether staying in your current home is a better fit for your retirement years? If so, this article will help you weigh the evidence. Many surveys show that 80 to 90 … Read more

At myLifeSite, we’re committed to helping people understand continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) so they can choose the senior living option that best fits their needs. To that end, we’ve gathered a selection of recent, informative articles about CCRCs that present practical advice, financial considerations, and key questions to ask when evaluating this type of … Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic entered its third year, the United States approached a devastating milestone of nearly 1 million deaths. Older adults have borne a disproportionate share of that burden. Ironically, many seniors also experienced harm from some safety measures designed to protect them, including increased isolation and disrupted routines. Despite these challenges, new research … Read more

If you’re researching continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life plan communities, you’ve likely noticed both for-profit (FP) and not-for-profit (NFP) options. Most life plan communities operate as not-for-profit organizations, but for-profit providers are expanding their presence. Seniors are often drawn to CCRCs because they offer long-term security—residents can expect care if they later … Read more

By Claudia Rumwell When my husband and I began researching continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), our friends were puzzled. They thought we were too young to be thinking about retirement communities and casually dismissed our plans as preparing for an “old folks home.” Our motivation came from personal experience. Over many years I traveled frequently … Read more

Hurricane Beryl recently left more than 2.2 million homes and businesses in Houston without power—some for nearly two weeks. After the storm’s direct hit on July 8 as a Category 1 hurricane, more than a dozen residents died from heat-related causes, many of them vulnerable older adults. This event highlights how increasingly severe natural disasters, … Read more