Reading the news recently, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by reports of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations, political turmoil, and economic uncertainty. Yet there are encouraging stories that shine through the gloom. One such example is a piece I read about Ingleside at Rock Creek, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Washington, D.C., which created an … Read more

The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision process. By Sue Blaustein Researching retirement living options demanded both careful analysis and emotional energy over several years. My husband and I spent four years evaluating choices before deciding on … Read more

‘Tis the season of giving, and many seniors make end-of-year donations to charities. Whether you give out of goodwill, for a tax deduction, or both, it’s important to research before donating to protect yourself and your money. Below are practical, easy-to-follow tips to help seniors donate safely and confidently. Scammers sometimes pose as legitimate charities, … Read more

A recently released FBI report reveals alarming trends in elder fraud across the United States. In 2023, financial crimes targeting people aged 60 and over resulted in at least $3.4 billion in reported losses, an 11% rise from $3.1 billion in 2022. The number of reported victims also rose 14%, with 101,068 complaints filed by … Read more

Over the last few years I’ve often heard the term “rogue resident” used within the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) world to describe residents perceived as demanding or having unrealistic expectations of management. Too often, these residents are labeled difficult, and that label discourages boards and management from inviting resident participation in important community discussions … Read more

Our 2019 myLifeSite Consumer Survey revealed several insightful findings about people considering continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities. One particularly revealing question asked respondents why they were delaying a move to a CCRC. Survey participants were given a list of eight potential reasons and asked to select up to three … Read more

We are launching a new way to share information about retirement living and other senior topics through video blogs (vlogs). Click here to tell us what you think As people grow older, many choose to move closer to family—often near their adult children and grandchildren. When that happens, adult children frequently want to help their … Read more

In last week’s blog post, “’…but I love my home’: Is Staying in Your House the Right Move?”, I explored why most people age 65 and older—about 80 to 90 percent—prefer to remain in their current homes as they grow older. Many cite cost savings, familiar neighbors and local businesses, a sense of independence, and … Read more

Last week’s post about people’s fear of catching the “old disease” led me to reflect on a related subject I often raise when speaking to groups: ageism and the “invisible senior.” I wrote about this last fall and recently presented on the topic at the Key5 conference in Charlotte. The central point is how much … Read more

Concerns about cost and long-term affordability are one of the main reasons many older adults delay or avoid moving into senior living communities such as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) or independent living communities. That anxiety is understandable: choosing a community is a major life decision, and determining whether it will … Read more