“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 [...]
What is Memory Care and What Are the Odds I Might Need It?
According to data from the Alzheimer’s Association, there are approximately 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older who currently are living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia. A large majority of Alzheimer's patients are 75 years old or older (72 percent), and almost two out of three Alzheimer’s patients are [...]