Living Well in a CCRC: A Guide to Enjoying Retirement
Recently I spoke with two residents of Henry Ford Village (HFV) in Dearborn, Michigan—let’s call them Dan and Mary. They aren’t a couple, but over time they’ve become…
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ADLs vs IADLs: What to Do When Daily Activities Become Hard
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult…
Social Isolation vs. Loneliness: Understanding the Real Difference
A few weeks ago, Bluespire Insider, a marketing group that promotes senior living communities, hosted a virtual roundtable on innovative ways to encourage social connections for residents of…
Senior Living Costs: Average Monthly Prices and What to Expect
[Originally posted Feb 2016. Updated May 2021]. In a recent post, I described the various types of independent living senior housing providers and ways to distinguish one from…
Market Your CCRC with a Compelling Affordability Story
Marketing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, is essential to its long-term success. High occupancy rates are critical for financial stability…
Elder Guardianship: Essential Legal Documents to Protect Seniors
Who would make your legal, medical, or financial decisions if you were no longer able to do so yourself? This is an essential question every older adult should…
Is This Retirement Community Safe? 10 Signs to Check Before Moving In
When people explore retirement community options, questions often center on services, amenities, and cost. Those are important, but another crucial question should be near the top of your…
Maximize Your Time with Healthcare Providers: Practical Strategies
Many retirees use the start of a new year as a prompt to schedule their annual health checkup. For others, winter illnesses like colds or the flu trigger…
Understanding Senior Living Terms: Free Guide to Housing & Care Options
Life plan community, naturally occurring retirement community, retirement village, active adult community — if you’ve been researching senior living and care options, the industry’s vocabulary can start to…
4 Critical Factors to Consider When Choosing a CCRC
Deciding on senior living ranks among the most significant choices many people make. If you’ve settled on a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan…
