5 Questions Every Prospective CCRC Resident Should Ask
Prospective residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities) are making a big decision. It’s a choice that will have long-term implications for their quality of life, finances, and healthcare — obviously [...]
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4 Ways to Know You’re Ready to Consider a CCRC Move
There are certain things in life that, if you wait until you feel absolutely certain that you’re ready and the timing is perfect, you will probably never do — getting married, buying a house, having [...]
Alternative Therapies Being Explored to Ease Dementia Symptoms
(Photo credit: snoezelen.info) Dementia, an over-arching term for memory loss and other cognitive issues that interfere with daily life, is a growing problem in the United States. From 2000 to 2017, deaths from Alzheimer’s disease [...]
Why Walkability is Important When Choosing a Senior Living Location
This past week, I shared with you what I believe are five of the most important considerations when choosing a retirement location. Among the factors to think about are cost of living, accessibility, access to [...]
5 Important Factors for Choosing a Retirement Location
You’ve heard the adage that when it comes to buying real estate, the three most important factors are location, location, and location. This is largely true if you are purchasing a home or other property, [...]
Residents’ & Prospects’ Vision for the Future of CCRCs
Recently, I’ve shared some thoughts on what I believe the continuing care retirement community (CCRC, or life plan community) of the future may look like. While I lack the benefit of a crystal ball, I [...]
The Value of a Solid Support System During Retirement
For New Year’s, a lot of people make a resolution to improve their health. Some commit to eating a healthier diet, while others pledge to make it to the gym more often. While these steps [...]