How Psychology Impacts Motivations Behind a Senior Living Move
This week, I was reading about the psychology of human motivations and decision-making. I’m not a psychologist or sociologist, but it is interesting to consider what motivates those people who opt to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or other type of senior living community. Specifically, I was reading about Abraham Maslow, who [...]
“I’m Not Ready Yet” Part 3: Younger Can Be Better for a CCRC Move
In the “I’m Not Ready Yet” blog series, we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the most common reasons why people put off a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or other senior living community. We’ve covered two common reasons people delay a move to a continuing care retirement community [...]
“I’m Not Ready Yet” Part 2: The Cost of Peace of Mind
In the “I’m Not Ready Yet” blog series, we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the most common reasons why people put off a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or other senior living community. In last week’s post, we talked about one of the common reasons that people put [...]
“I’m Not Ready Yet” Part 1: What Goes in the “Keep” Pile?
In the “I’m Not Ready Yet” blog series, we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the most common reasons why people put off a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or other senior living community. There are a number of reasons why people put off moving to a continuing care [...]
Emerging Trends Reshaping Senior Living Community Design
Change usually takes time — often a LOT of time. But sometimes pivotal events modify our trajectory or priorities, thus speeding the progression of change. The pandemic has certainly been one of those course-altering events, especially for the senior living industry. But there also are other recent trends and developments that are making their mark [...]
For Senior Living Decisions, Are You a Planner, Procrastinator, or Crasher?
What is your personality style when it comes to making decisions or changes in life? Are you a planner, methodically charting your strategy well in advance of implementation? Maybe you’re a procrastinator, who waits until the very last minute to enact anything new. Or perhaps you’re a crasher, dropping into events or life changes unannounced [...]