Understanding Independent Living
The term “independent living” seems to have different meanings depending on who you ask. Even within the senior living industry, it gets applied to a wide range of living and care situations. So let’s take a closer look at “independent [...]
How to Talk with Aging Parents About Senior Living Options
It can be hard to face the fact that our parents are getting older. While this can be an uncomfortable topic, it’s essential to have this conversation as early as possible – before any accidents or health crises. If you [...]
Avoiding the “Senior Living Shuffle” by Moving Into a CCRC
When people reach retirement age, downsizing to a small apartment or moving into a senior living community is incredibly common. However, somewhere between 50-70% of people over the age of 65 will require some level of care services at some [...]
5 Ways a CCRC Makes Independent Living a Little Easier
One of the main reasons people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It gets even better for those who move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Here are just a few ways that CCRCs offer carefree, [...]
Living in a CCRC Is Good for Seniors’ Mental Health and Wellbeing
Most people are familiar with the physical benefits of CCRC living, but the mental health benefits are equally important for seniors. A CCRC-type community can have a significant emotional and social impact on its residents. Mental Health is Not Taboo [...]
How to Choose the Right Retirement Community
Retirement communities are an excellent option for senior living. They offer plenty of activities, amenities, social interaction, and care services (when needed). Most importantly, they also provide peace of mind. But how do you choose the right retirement community for [...]
What Is Your CCRC Entry Fee Paying For?
The idea of moving into an active, independent, premier senior living community sounds nice once you start thinking about retirement. You’ve done your research and you’re ready to enjoy the type of healthy, worry-free future that only a true not-for-profit [...]
The Earlier the Better for a CCRC Move: Health and Longevity at CCRCs
There are two common reasons seniors put off moving into a CCRC. One is that they’re not completely ready to leave their homes and the other is that they don’t feel like they’re “old enough.” But being “old” is subjective, [...]
Tips for Downsizing: What to Do When You Don’t Feel “Ready” for Senior Living
Many seniors put off moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) simply because they feel like they’re “not ready.” Maybe they think they’re not ready financially, maybe they feel like they’re not old enough – but that “not ready” [...]
It’s Never Too Late to Make New Friends
As adults, we know it can be difficult to make new friends, and it gets even harder the older we get. Think back to when most of your friendships were formed. You were probably still in school. It was easy [...]