Senior Living Dining Transforms at Top Continuing Care Communities
“Wearing a sport coat and eating with other old people in a big dining room is not my idea of living.” This remark came from someone in their…
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How CCRCs Are Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks in Senior Communities
Many people are understandably anxious about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). News of outbreaks in long-term care settings has heightened those concerns, so I want to clarify how…
Living in a Retirement Community Can Extend Seniors’ Lifespans
In the Broadway musical Wicked, Glinda’s upbeat number “Popular” champions being well-liked. While the song is playful, emerging research suggests social popularity and strong friendships really do matter—especially…
Tackling Senior Loneliness: Practical Solutions to Reconnect Older Adults
Isolation is often called the “silent killer” for older Americans. An estimated 8 million seniors in the U.S. experience significant social isolation, a problem highlighted by experts who…
Choosing the Right Senior Living: Guide to Rental Retirement Communities
Most people understand there are trade-offs between buying and leasing a car. The same is true for retirement communities: entry-fee, equity (ownership), and rental models each carry distinct…
What Does Losing Your Independence Look Like to You?
In several recent blog posts we explored common fears around moving to a retirement community, including the fear of the unknown in senior living decisions. At the heart…
10 Essential Questions to Ask When Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community
When exploring senior living options, prospective residents often feel overwhelmed. Decisions must account for many factors: location, contract terms and cost, quality, amenities, available care services, and more.…
Moving to a CCRC When Your Adult Children Oppose It
I travel across the country frequently, speaking with older adults who are considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan community.…
When to Join a Retirement Community Waitlist: Timing Tips and Costs
If you are an older adult exploring senior living options, you have probably started researching retirement communities. For many, choosing a community is a preference-driven decision and can…
Invisible Seniors in America: Facing Ageism and Fighting Marginalization
We’ve been hearing more and more about different forms of discrimination in today’s headlines — from pay equity to racial, disability, and LGBTQ+ issues. Yet one group that…
