I have to confess: I was surprised by the responses to my post about CCRCs’ elevators. In that piece I explained how developers trying to cut costs sometimes choose less expensive, slower elevators, and how residents end up paying for that decision in time spent waiting. For that reason I advised anyone considering a continuing … Read more

After a pandemic-related delay, ABC’s long-awaited reality series “The Golden Bachelor” has finally premiered, drawing attention not only for its entertainment value but also for the conversations it sparks about dating and relationships among adults 55 and older. ABC promoted the show with watch parties at active adult communities, senior centers, and long-term care facilities … Read more

Our new audio podcast, Aging is a Trip, has received excellent feedback. Each episode offers a candid yet lighthearted exploration of aging and retirement, blending personal stories with thoughtful discussion. The first episode features Dr. Keren Wilson, widely recognized as an originator of the modern assisted living concept. Dr. Wilson launched the first assisted living … Read more

I’ve written several posts explaining the terminology used in the senior living industry. Some terms are straightforward, while others carry important nuances. Last week we looked at “independent living” and how that label can apply to different senior living arrangements. This week I’ll explain the meaning of “rental retirement community” and the distinctions that matter … Read more

Here at myLifeSite we usually cover senior living, retirement lifestyles, and topics related to aging. Because our founders have finance backgrounds and because financial considerations are central to many senior living decisions—especially for life plan communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs)—we occasionally publish finance-focused articles. These posts aim to educate consumers … Read more

Deciding to move into an assisted living community is rarely easy. For many older adults it can feel like a loss of independence, while adult children often face worry, guilt, and uncertainty. Yet transitioning to assisted living is frequently less about giving something up and more about gaining safety, reliable support, and a better quality … Read more

Our recent blog post on the importance and value of compassionate hospice care received considerable attention. In that piece, I described how hospice professionals and caregivers support people in living well through their final days—minimizing pain, preserving dignity, and helping the individual and their loved ones find meaning at the end of life. That conversation … Read more

“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” —George Augustus Moore, Irish novelist Even after a wonderful trip or vacation, many of us feel happiest returning to the familiarity of our own neighborhood, our house, our bed. Homes are more than buildings; they are where … Read more

According to the Pew Research Center, about 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day, and that pace is expected to continue for the next decade. This surge of newly retired Americans is a major driver behind the rapid growth of the senior living industry, with new communities opening each year to meet demand. Two of … Read more

If you follow this blog, you already know I’m generally supportive of life-plan communities, often called CCRCs (continuing care retirement communities). Recently I spoke with a CCRC resident who has lived in her community for 16 years and called it “the best thing she had ever done.” “This is my home,” she said. For many … Read more