Recently I’ve noticed more people researching continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, who want to know the political makeup of the resident population before deciding where to live. Just last week I received a thoughtful email from a CCRC resident asking if I knew of any communities in the country … Read more

Spring is in the air, and many of us are eager for warmer weather, blooming flowers, and birdsong. Traditionally a strong season for home sales, this spring may be an especially promising time to list your property. The U.S. residential real estate market is experiencing its most significant surge since 2006, but experts emphasize that … Read more

One of the biggest challenges when evaluating a life plan community (also called a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) is determining whether it is a sensible financial fit. Rather than asking simply “Can I afford it?” many prospective residents want to know how joining a community will affect their long-term finances: How much will … Read more

We’ve all heard the top rule in real estate: location, location, location. The same holds true when choosing a residence within a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or life plan community). Picking the right unit is key to your satisfaction and long-term happiness—your home should be a place of comfort and peace. How can you … Read more

We recently received a question from a myLifeSite user about how resident advisory councils in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) typically work with management. He wanted to know how these “voice of the resident” committees influence financial decisions, healthcare services, and master planning changes being considered by community leadership. This is … Read more

Every so often I’m asked for financial guidance about moving to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also called a life plan community. While I no longer provide one-on-one financial planning as I did in my previous career, I’ve put together key financial considerations to help you evaluate a potential move to a CCRC. This … Read more

People often tell me that one of the biggest barriers to moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or life plan community)—or any retirement community—is the thought of dealing with all their “stuff.” Sorting a lifetime of furniture, clothing, paperwork, and mementos to pack for a move can feel overwhelming. Most residents moving into … Read more

As we enter 2025, the senior living field continues to change, offering new insights, trends, and practical guidance that influence how we plan for aging and retirement. Below are myLifeSite’s most-read and most useful senior living blog posts from 2024, selected for older adults, family caregivers, and professionals in the senior living industry. 2024’s top … Read more

Finally, some positive news on the COVID-19 front. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, showing about 95% efficacy, and the Moderna vaccine, with roughly 94% efficacy, are both being fast-tracked by the FDA for emergency use. There is optimism that approvals in the U.S. are imminent, and initial doses are already being administered in the U.K. This past … Read more

Among the many joys I find in working at myLifeSite are the opportunities to meet and speak with fascinating people across the country. While recently speaking at La Vida Llena, a life-plan retirement community in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I met a gentleman named Don. He and his wife, Glyndon moved into La Vida Llena when … Read more