It is common for older adults to occasionally forget names or misplace items. These sporadic lapses—sometimes called “senior moments”—do not always signal a serious problem. However, when memory decline becomes persistent, frequent, or interferes with daily life, it may indicate an underlying cognitive disorder. Recognizing the difference and taking prompt action can help protect the … Read more

As older adults and their families make decisions about long-term care, one factor repeatedly proves crucial: a strong partnership between paid caregivers and family members. Whether care occurs at home, in an assisted living community, or in a skilled nursing facility, the best outcomes happen when everyone communicates clearly, shares information, and works toward shared … Read more

Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. recommends refreshing your life roughly every decade. For some people, that might mean a new career or hobby. For older adults approaching or in retirement, one of the most impactful ways to follow this “10-year rule” is to reassess where you live — and consider moving. If … Read more

We’ve published several recent posts that have attracted attention, including one about the expanding market for luxury retirement communities and another about the rise of affinity retirement communities. Yet it’s equally important that the senior living industry design solutions for the “Forgotten Middle” — middle-income retirees who earn too much to qualify for financial assistance, … Read more

As you begin researching senior living options, now is also an important time to review—or create if you haven’t already—two essential legal documents related to elder care and end-of-life planning: power of attorney forms and advance directives (sometimes called a living will). Below we explain the difference between these documents, why each matters, and practical … Read more

When you hear the word “doula,” many people first imagine someone who supports a woman during childbirth. In recent years, however, more families have sought out death doulas—also called end-of-life doulas or death midwives—to help guide them through another profound life transition: dying. Death doulas provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to people nearing the … Read more

If you’ve ever visited a country where you don’t speak the language, you may have felt a bit like a senior living prospect. Beyond the many factors that go into choosing a community, prospects must also decode an industry full of specialized terms. That challenge is especially true for people considering life plan communities, historically … Read more

Salespeople and advertisers often get a bad reputation. Whether fair or not, a persistent stereotype follows people whose work involves selling everything from office supplies and pharmaceuticals to used cars. At the core of that stereotype are common consumer fears: being pushed into a decision they aren’t ready to make, or feeling deceived or taken … Read more

A lot of people ask about the average age of residents in a CCRC senior living community. For continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities), the average age at move-in is generally in the early 80s. That figure is an average: newer communities tend to show a younger move-in age, while older communities … Read more

At myLifeSite we hear regularly from thousands of readers who are researching continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities. Those conversations help shape our content, highlighting the questions and concerns people commonly face. One of the most frequent topics is understanding the different types of CCRC contracts. Below is a clear, … Read more