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
You’ve likely noticed “now hiring” signs in storefronts and businesses across town. The U.S. unemployment rate was just 3.6 percent in May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While low unemployment is encouraging, it also reveals a downside that is especially acute in the senior living and long-term care sector. Recent surveys from … Read more
For the past two weeks we have been sharing findings from the MHI 2023 Global Healthy Aging Survey. Previously, we explored how social engagement supports older adults’ happiness and health and how senior living arrangements influence quality of life. In this third piece, we focus on the survey’s results about people who continue working after … Read more
“He’s a young 82.” “She’s an old 67.” “He’s just not all there anymore.” “She’s still as sharp as a tack.” People experience aging in many different ways. Some resist the label of “old,” clinging to youthful routines and appearances as long as possible. Others accept and even embrace this stage of life. Diet, lifestyle, … Read more
In the “I’m Not Ready Yet” blog series, we take an in-depth look at common reasons people delay a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or other senior living communities. In last week’s post, we discussed one common reason people postpone a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or life plan … Read more