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The Good Life in the Buena Vida Estates Cottages: Amenities Retirement living is not just about a good place to live. You deserve the kind of professional care and lifestyle offered by a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). A CCRC offers housing, health care, and social services to residents, and the peace of mind that [...]
What to Expect When You Move Into Our Cottages At Buena Vida Estates, we pride ourselves on offering seniors independence and convenience. An exciting new option for residents is The Cottages at Buena Vida. These exclusive homes allow you to live a luxurious and extremely independent lifestyle. If the idea of relaxing in a private, [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)’s Administration on Aging (AOA), around 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care services at some point in their life. This means they will need assistance with at least two activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, dressing, or bathing. [...]
“I’m not ready yet!” is a common response to the conversation of whether it is time to explore independent living options such as a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community). There are so many reasons to begin exploring CCRC as an option earlier than one would think and the biggest reason delay as long as they [...]
Why Seniors Wait to Move to CCRCs We all want to stay in our homes. But as we age, many things in our lives change. Thinking about moving to a senior living community or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is an important step. Still, we tend to delay. My LifeSite surveyed seniors about their [...]
Seniors usually consult with their loved ones before deciding to move to a continuing care retirement community. It's certainly a big decision that can generate strong responses. In particular, grown children often feel the need to raise their opinions about the matter. Most adult children feel obligated to take care of their aging parents. They [...]
Imagine a place where you create incredible new memories every day. Visualize a custom-made community for you with interesting activities, good friends and neighbors, well-planned conveniences, and more time for the things you love to do. These ideas can often feel unrealistic or farfetched, especially to seniors. However, these exciting concepts are real experiences that [...]
Arthur and Patricia Moyer met 70 years ago this April. They eloped in June of that year. With that many years together, you can imagine the stories they have to tell! They were both in the Navy. Art became a Research Chemist, and Pat was an Occupational Therapist. Later, Pat became a teacher for over [...]
The concept of aging can be daunting. As we grow older, it’s natural to become more concerned with the care of our bodies. We may attend a weekly aerobics class or cut down on sweets. Yet, smart food choices and physical fitness are just the tip of the self-care iceberg. As we begin to navigate [...]
The decision for seniors to move into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is a hard decision to make. It is a decision that impacts more than just prospective residents. The parent’s children are often the most affected by the move and act as the chief influencers for their parents. Many children are concerned that [...]
