It seems every time the news is on, there’s another report about the climate crisis and the accelerating trends of global warming. With future generations in mind, an increasing number of retirees are choosing senior living options that reflect their environmental values. In my book, What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities, I examine how environmental … Read more
“When moving into a retirement community, seniors now dig into the facility’s ins and outs, instead of settling into the nicest campus.” –Kevin Keller, Denver Post, Researchers Learn about Senior Citizens by Staying at Boulder Retirement Home, June 3, 2016 Prospective residents of retirement communities are more diligent than ever before. This is especially true … Read more
Since the 2008 recession — an event that remains influential in discussions about senior living — financial oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) has become a central concern for both prospective residents and regulators. Many people are unsure whether CCRCs are subject to formal financial regulation, so it helps to clarify how oversight works … Read more
If you follow our blog, you may recall past posts explaining the different types of contracts offered by continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities. Understanding these contract types in theory is one thing; interpreting an actual CCRC pricing sheet is another. Pricing sheets vary widely, and deciphering them is essential … Read more
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