Cut Your Winter Energy Bills: Practical Tips to Save on Heating
With many older adults living on fixed incomes, rising housing costs can be especially painful. A recent report forecasts rent increases that will outpace inflation in many parts…
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Can a CCRC Protect Your Retirement and Family Legacy?
If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased. —Maya Angelou March is Women’s History Month, a time to…
Who Should Get a Ventilator? Why Age Alone Isn’t Enough
In recent days, multiple states across the United States have recorded new highs in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Data show more than half the country is seeing significant…
How Senior Living Communities Use AI to Build Genuine Connections
We’ve previously discussed Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which emphasizes that beyond basic requirements like food, water, and safety, humans also need love and belonging to thrive. This need…
Aging in Place: A Gift or Burden for Adult Children?
I regularly speak with prospective residents at retirement communities across the country to help them understand important considerations for retirement living—whether they plan to remain in their current…
Why Many Retirement Community Residents Say I Wish I’d Moved Sooner
We often hear older adults’ reasons for postponing a move to senior living. Common explanations include not wanting to downsize, feeling “not old enough” or “not ready,” worries…
Holistic Senior Wellness in Care Homes: Active Living Strategies
As we grow older, preserving physical health becomes increasingly important. For seniors living in healthcare homes, staying active, nourished, and engaged can greatly improve quality of life. From…
2019 myLifeSite Consumer Survey Report Released — Read the Findings
What are older adults looking for in a continuing care retirement community? Each year, myLifeSite conducts a consumer survey to better understand what motivates older adults to consider…
Innovative Dementia Care: Inside Memory Care Units and Approaches
Imagine a place where each day is structured around meaningful activities, comforting routines, and compassionate care designed specifically for people living with dementia. This is not an abstract…
Why Comparing CCRCs Is So Challenging — What to Know Before You Compare
You’ve reviewed senior living options—from aging in place to relocating to an age-restricted retirement community—and decided that a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan…
