A continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is a type of senior living community where residents enjoy countless amenities, services, and accommodations that help them age in place. When you move into a CCRC, you'll discuss your life plan with [...]

How do you select the right community for you? You are starting to think a retirement community might be in your future. There are reasons you are thinking this way: home maintenance is getting harder, social interactions are harder during [...]

Con artists love to prey on senior citizens because they're easy targets. They're often lonely, they usually have some savings, and they're more likely to trust people. In 2020, Americans over 65 lost nearly one billion dollars to scams.[1] A [...]

You or someone you love may need long-term care services at some point. According to a report released by the Center for Retirement Research, at least 38% of Americans 65 years of age or older will have moderate needs. A [...]

Retirement can be a difficult time, especially if you're used to being busy and active. A lack of engagement at this point in your life may not be wise as it can have significant adverse health impacts.[3] However, there are [...]

Living at Buena Vida Estates means that you get to enjoy a warm climate all year long. Brevard County's tropical weather is ideal for year-round gardening. Many scientific studies have found that getting outdoors and doing some gardening has a [...]

Dealing with a family member who is seriously ill with an acute health condition or a chronic disease can be overwhelming. In many cases, the only answer is to find a long-term care option. While this is a difficult situation, [...]

If you love bird-watching, then you intuitively know why you keep going back to your favorite spot. Of course, this simple activity makes us relax and reset while encouraging physical movement and reducing feelings of loneliness. Nonetheless, countless studies reveal [...]

There are many things to consider when deciding where to live as a senior. Among them are location, quality, amenities, contract terms, price, and care services. While the internet has made researching CCRCs, or Continuing Care Retirement Communities, much easier, [...]

the true costs of aging in place vs ccrc According to a 2018 AARP survey, 76% of American adults ages 50 and up hope to keep living in their current homes until they can't. Nearly just as many—77%—wanted [...]