We’ve all been hearing about America’s generations — Baby Boomers, Millennials, Gen Alpha — but one cohort often described with a second label is Generation X. Born between 1965 and 1980, many Gen Xers are commonly referred to as the “Sandwich Generation” because they frequently find themselves caring for young children or supporting young adult … Read more

You may have seen recent coverage about the rise in homelessness across the United States. One of the fastest-growing groups affected is older adults. Multiple factors are driving this trend. As a nation, what can we do to ensure older people live with dignity, security, and safe housing? In December of last year, the U.S. … Read more

Services, amenities, location, floor plans and availability of care are among the main factors that influence senior living costs. At myLifeSite we frequently get questions about comparing retirement communities and their pricing. Recently someone asked whether a rental community is better than one that requires an entry fee, often called a “buy-in.” There’s no single … Read more

Whether due to illness, surgery, or injury, a hospital stay can be a turning point for older adults and their families. While the immediate focus is often on treatment and recovery in the hospital, what happens after hospital discharge is equally important. Research shows that nearly one in five Medicare patients are readmitted within 30 … Read more

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities, appeal to older adults who are currently healthy but want a residence that can provide assisted living or higher levels of care if needed later. The primary advantage is a single, long-term home: ideally, residents do not need to move again when their care … Read more

If you reviewed President Trump’s proposed tax plan, a few things likely stood out. First, its brevity. The current federal tax code stretches across tens of thousands of pages; the proposal presented was striking in its conciseness, totaling roughly one page. Certain elements of the plan drew broad support, such as eliminating the estate tax … Read more

I recently read an article about several Pennsylvania retirement communities — including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities — that have begun opening their dining rooms to the public. While non-resident diners are embracing these new restaurant options, the open-door policy also brings clear advantages to the communities and their … Read more

Over the past several months, I’ve shared ideas about how continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) might evolve. I’ve discussed community design trends, technology advances, and the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability. Now I want to turn the focus to the people who matter most: you. As a lead-in to our next … Read more

Deciding where to live in retirement requires weighing several factors: staying in a long-time home, downsizing, moving closer to family, or lowering housing costs. For many older adults, moving to a retirement community offers an appealing combination of comfort, convenience, and connection that supports a full and active life. A low- or no-maintenance lifestyle One … Read more

News about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be alarming, with daily reports of rising case counts and tragic losses. Nursing homes and other senior living communities often make headlines when residents or staff test positive. While that is deeply concerning, it’s important to remember that many communities have strict infection-control protocols for contagious illnesses like the … Read more