Watching your parents age can stir a complex mix of emotions: gratitude, worry, love, and uncertainty. For many adult children—especially those in the “sandwich generation” balancing their own…
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual initiative from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that highlights the importance of informed food choices and healthy habits around eating…
In last week’s post, we discussed a recent study that highlighted the importance of social engagement for helping older adults stay happy and healthy as they age. The…
For many older adults and their families, researching senior living options can be an emotional and confusing process. From the overwhelming number of choices to inconsistent terminology and…
I recently wrote about potential tax deductions for residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities. Depending on your personal tax situation, you…
For many people, one appealing aspect of moving to a senior living community—such as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or life plan community—is the chance to live…
Deciding to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, is a major choice that touches housing, lifestyle, healthcare, and finances.…
In the United States, roughly 10,000 people turn 65 every day, according to UN Population Division estimates. The senior population is projected to more than double by 2050,…
Just as regular physical activity helps us stay healthy as we age, keeping the mind engaged is equally important. Many continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan…
As older adults weigh the vibrant lifestyle and security offered by life plan communities, also known as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), a primary question is how to…