Life plan communities (LPCs), also known as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), offer a distinctive value: independent living options coupled with a full continuum of care when residents need it. Although LPC occupancy declined during the worst of the COVID‑19 pandemic, these communities held up better than many other senior living segments. Now that several … Read more

Choosing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, offers an important advantage: a contractually guaranteed continuum of care. Most CCRCs provide a range of living options from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing, which gives residents and their families the reassurance that appropriate care will be available … Read more

There was an article posted recently on CNN.com about how difficult it can be for adult children to begin conversations with aging parents about the future. Many older adults resist “the talk” and prefer to take life “one day at a time,” but delaying these conversations can create significant complications and heartache for families later … Read more

A solid senior living sales plan is essential for success with continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), life plan communities, and other senior living models. Effective plans gather meaningful information during the sales process so teams can hold more purposeful, actionable conversations with prospects. That leads to better engagement, stronger relationships, and more prospects moving toward … Read more

I often get asked how senior living options in the United States—such as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities)—compare to choices available abroad. People ask either because they are considering retiring in another country or because they want to understand how U.S. senior living measures up internationally. What senior living looks like … Read more

Approximately 2.3% of Americans aged 50 and older—about 2.7 million people—now self-identify as LGBTQ+, according to 2023 research from the Williams Institute at UCLA. As the number of openly LGBTQ+ older adults grows, senior living and long-term care providers face a vital responsibility: to offer housing and care that are not only safe and respectful … Read more

Autumn has arrived, and many regions are already feeling a brisk chill. While it’s easy to enjoy the colorful leaves and the seasonal treats, now is the time to prepare your home for the coming winter. Early maintenance protects your home from cold-weather damage and helps systems run efficiently. For older adults aging in place, … Read more

At myLifeSite, our goal is to equip consumers with clear, practical information and tools to make informed choices about senior living. To do that well, we need to understand who our audience is and which factors matter most when evaluating senior living communities, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities. … Read more

The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.8 years—about 81 years for women and 76 for men—its highest recorded level. This reflects advances in medicine and overall prosperity, yet it still trails other nations in some respects. For example, women in Japan average about 87 years. Japan does not necessarily have vastly better … Read more

The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters. ― Audrey Hepburn What makes you happy? That question is wide-ranging and personal. Some people thrive on social interaction and enjoy busy days out with friends or meeting new people. Others find joy in traveling and discovering new places. And many … Read more