For anyone who has spent time in a hospital for an illness, injury, or other health issue, discharge usually signals progress—the acute phase has passed and it’s time to continue recovery elsewhere. However, in today’s managed-care environment, discharge decisions often reflect insurance limits and cost concerns, which can lead to patients leaving the hospital earlier … Read more

Early acceptance isn’t just for college anymore. Increasingly, 55-plus retirement communities—especially continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities—offer wait-listed applicants access to campus amenities and, in some cases, health-related services while they remain in their current homes. These early acceptance programs let future residents enjoy community life and secure future care … Read more

Some journeys are chosen, and others are given to us. For many, caring for a loved one with a degenerative condition such as Alzheimer’s disease becomes an unexpected lifelong path. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and its effects ripple outward to touch not only those diagnosed but the family and friends who … Read more

We’ve written before about the growing demand for green retirement communities — 55-plus developments that prioritize environmentally responsible design and operations. Today’s retirees want housing that aligns with their values, and the senior living industry is responding by developing greener options. Evidence indicates that green senior living communities benefit not only the environment and operators’ … Read more

Financially, emotionally, and practically, choosing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, is a major decision. At myLifeSite, we aim to provide clear information and practical resources to help seniors determine whether this senior living option fits their needs and, if so, which CCRC might be the best match. … Read more

In last week’s blog post, I discussed why every retiree should at least consider the option of moving to a retirement community. It won’t be the right choice for everyone, but it’s worth approaching with an open mind and weighing the pros and cons against other living arrangements. Preconceptions about life in a retirement community … Read more

By Karen Shane The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision process. John and I married on the plains of Nebraska 59 years ago at age 18. From that moment, we embraced a life of constant movement and … Read more

One of the key benefits of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan community, is the availability of onsite care services for residents. CCRCs are designed to cover the full continuum of seniors’ needs — from independent living services such as maintenance and housekeeping to higher-level care like memory support and … Read more

As people live longer and remain active well into retirement, many older adults are reassessing what they want from a retirement community. Where senior living once centered mainly on help with daily tasks and medical care, a growing number of communities now embrace a different approach: one that prioritizes helping residents stay healthy, active, independent, … Read more

The following story is part of a joint project between myLifeSite and Senior Correspondent where we ask people to report on their senior living decision process. By Jim Patrick After retiring, my wife and I left our home in Seattle and moved to Tucson, where we lived in an active retirement community for fifteen years. … Read more