Are you a beach person, or do you prefer the mountains? Whatever you enjoy, spending time outdoors in fresh air and sunlight — even in your backyard or a local park — can benefit more than just your mood. Fresh air = better sleep? A study on sleep conducted by researchers at the University of … Read more

It’s hard to believe another year has passed. Like most years, 2022 brought both challenges and triumphs: the war in Ukraine, a general decline in COVID cases followed by recent upticks, rising inflation, Artemis I’s successful lunar mission, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the appointment of the first Black woman to the U.S. … Read more

While retirement communities have long combined healthcare, housing, safety, and affordability, many modern communities are borrowing ideas from the hospitality industry. This shift in philosophy doesn’t just aim to improve daily life and satisfaction for residents; it is changing how people think about aging and senior living. Rather than the purely institutional environments once associated … Read more

One common question we receive at myLifeSite is which health conditions might prevent someone from moving into a life plan retirement community (traditionally called a continuing care retirement community or CCRC). In some cases, people delay their move until their health declines or an acute event occurs, and then they no longer qualify for a … Read more

We often receive questions about how continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, receive bond ratings and what those ratings signify. As financial stability becomes a more important factor for prospective residents, it helps to understand how CCRC bond ratings are determined and what they mean. Two primary rating agencies that … Read more

As people age, one of the most important choices they face is whether to remain in their current home or move to a retirement community. This choice is highly personal and shaped by health, finances, proximity to family, and individual preferences. Beyond those obvious factors, behavioral economics — the study of how psychological, social, cognitive, … Read more

One major reason older adults delay downsizing is the sheer volume of belongings accumulated over the years. But when approached thoughtfully, downsizing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can feel refreshing. Much of the physical labor can be delegated, leaving you to focus on three core roles: categorize, organize, and direct. Start the … Read more

We frequently discuss the desire of many older adults to stay in their homes as they age, a goal often called “aging in place.” Along with that desire come challenges: availability of paid or unpaid caregivers, health and safety concerns, social isolation, and anxiety. Cost, however, is almost always near the top of the list. … Read more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) advises small businesses with revenues under $5 million to allocate about 7–8 percent of total revenue to marketing. In its 2021 annual survey of chief marketing officers, Deloitte reported that marketing budgets averaged roughly 11.7 percent of companies’ overall budgets — near a record high. That same survey found … Read more

You’ve likely heard that when it comes to real estate, the three most important factors are location, location, location. That saying applies to buying a home and it’s just as relevant when deciding where to spend your retirement years. Where do you picture yourself living as you get older — by the ocean, in the … Read more