Many families observed Mother’s Day this past weekend, though celebrations looked different for many because of COVID-19. For people who have lost their mother, have complicated relationships with their mother, or hoped to become a mother but were unable to, the holiday can bring up mixed and sometimes painful emotions. Recent data about the nation’s … Read more

The term “sharing economy” has become commonplace, describing systems where people share resources—cars, workspaces, or crowdfunding platforms. One version of this model that’s gaining traction among older Americans and may help address the nation’s caregiving shortfall is homesharing. What exactly is “homesharing”? Homesharing means renting a room in a home where the homeowner continues to … Read more

I have written before about the value of intergenerational programs at continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities). These programs bring together people of different ages so that younger participants can benefit from seniors’ experience while older adults gain the energy, perspective, and connection that come from engagement with younger generations. Research from … Read more

Money is a topic many people avoid, even within families. But as parents age, it becomes important for adult children or another trusted person to understand their finances—often called financial caregiving. Preparing ahead can prevent emergencies when a senior suddenly can’t manage bills, taxes, or medical payments. Too many families discover this the hard way: … Read more

We’ve all been hearing about America’s generations — Baby Boomers, Millennials, Gen Alpha — but one cohort often described with a second label is Generation X. Born between 1965 and 1980, many Gen Xers are commonly referred to as the “Sandwich Generation” because they frequently find themselves caring for young children or supporting young adult … Read more

You may have seen recent coverage about the rise in homelessness across the United States. One of the fastest-growing groups affected is older adults. Multiple factors are driving this trend. As a nation, what can we do to ensure older people live with dignity, security, and safe housing? In December of last year, the U.S. … Read more

Services, amenities, location, floor plans and availability of care are among the main factors that influence senior living costs. At myLifeSite we frequently get questions about comparing retirement communities and their pricing. Recently someone asked whether a rental community is better than one that requires an entry fee, often called a “buy-in.” There’s no single … Read more

Whether due to illness, surgery, or injury, a hospital stay can be a turning point for older adults and their families. While the immediate focus is often on treatment and recovery in the hospital, what happens after hospital discharge is equally important. Research shows that nearly one in five Medicare patients are readmitted within 30 … Read more

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities, appeal to older adults who are currently healthy but want a residence that can provide assisted living or higher levels of care if needed later. The primary advantage is a single, long-term home: ideally, residents do not need to move again when their care … Read more

If you reviewed President Trump’s proposed tax plan, a few things likely stood out. First, its brevity. The current federal tax code stretches across tens of thousands of pages; the proposal presented was striking in its conciseness, totaling roughly one page. Certain elements of the plan drew broad support, such as eliminating the estate tax … Read more