Learning New Skills at Any Age: A Guide by Karen Weeks
The following article is a guest post submitted by Karen Weeks. After retirement, Karen felt restless and struggled to find purpose. She took a computer course, learned to…
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Senior Living Choices: Are You a Planner, Procrastinator, or Crasher?
How do you approach major decisions or life changes? Are you a planner who maps everything out in advance? A procrastinator who puts things off until the last…
CCRC vs Life Plan vs Lifecare Communities: Key Differences Explained
There is a lot of terminology in the senior living field, and it can be confusing for people researching their options. While the industry has begun replacing the…
Emerging Trends Transforming Senior Living Community Design
Change often takes time, sometimes a great deal of it. Yet major events can shift priorities and accelerate transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic was one such turning point for…
Are CCRC Fees Tax-Deductible? Guide to Tax Rules and Savings
A few weeks ago we published a post discussing whether it makes sense to withdraw funds from an individual retirement account (IRA) to cover the entry fee at…
What Top Life Plan Communities Share: Key Features to Look For
A continuing care retirement community (also known as a life plan community or CCRC) is a distinct type of 55+ community that combines independent living residences with a…
How CCRCs Keep Seniors Active and Improve Quality of Life
Researchers in Norway recently published a study investigating how physical activity and sedentary behavior relate to the risk of premature death. The team pooled data from eight prior…
How to Handle Adult Children’s Objections to Your Senior Living Plan
The holiday season brings family together — a time for celebration, connection and sometimes difficult conversations. Among topics like politics or relationships, one important discussion to have is…
Why 55+ Prospects Say I’m Not Ready — How to Move Them Forward
“I’m not ready yet.” That phrase is commonly heard from people considering 55-plus communities. It can be spoken at a kitchen table with adult children, in a quiet…
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Cover Long-Term Care Costs: What to Know
Planning for long-term care costs is one of the most difficult financial challenges many families face. Whether you need in-home caregivers or must move to an assisted living…
