The Long-Term Impacts of Fewer Births and More Soloagers
Many families celebrated Mother’s Day this past weekend, though with COVID, those celebrations may have looked a little different than in years past. For those who have lost their mother or have a complicated mother-child relationship; and for those who wanted to be a mother but were unable to make that dream a reality for [...]
A More Holistic Approach to Retirement Planning
Recently I took some time to look at my earliest blog posts here at myLifeSite. I almost couldn’t believe it when I noticed that our first post was written over eight years ago! I still remember sitting in a Jason’s Deli in Raleigh, N.C., and thinking I would give this blog thing a try. In [...]
Senior Living Options: What Is a Senior Living Apartment?
Thinking about moving to a senior living apartment? Maybe you’re not sure because, well, you’re not exactly sure what a senior living apartment is to begin with. Is it simply an apartment complex occupied mainly by older adults? Is it an age-qualified 55+ community offering only apartments? Is it assisted living? Or, could it even [...]
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Care?
Research has found that somewhere between 50 and 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require care services at some point, meaning they’ll need assistance with at least a couple of activities of daily living and possibly even a higher level of care. Approximately 20 percent of people receiving such long-term care [...]
The High Price of Family Caregiving
If you follow our social media accounts, you may have seen our post last week about a recent AARP article on the financial burdens that can accompany family caregiving. The article shared the story of a woman named Amy whose parents were both in their 80s and in failing health when they moved into the [...]
CCRCs Can Be Good for Seniors’ Mental and Physical Health
Although different people thrive in different environments, it’s hard to deny the research showing the health benefits often experienced by seniors who opt to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also called a life plan community). For example, the 2018 Age Well Study found that, when compared to a demographically similar control group [...]