CCRC Life Enrichment Programs Add Extra Value During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had countless negative consequences. Over 150,000 Americans have lost their lives, and millions of others have become sick. Many people have lost their jobs and thousands are on the brink of losing their homes. It’s a stressful time for almost everyone. Caring for CCRC residents, physically and emotionally This has been [...]
What Does It Mean to Be an “Elder”?
Our new audio podcast, Aging is a Trip, has already gotten great feedback from listeners. Each episode is intended to take a candid, but lighthearted look at various aspects of aging and retirement. In the first installment, I interviewed Dr. Keren Wilson, who is considered the originator of the “assisted living” concept as we know [...]
Introducing Our New Audio Podcast: Aging is a Trip
I am pleased to announce that MyLifeSite has started a new audio podcast to complement the growing following for this blog. Entitled “Aging is a Trip,” our new podcast will take a candid, but lighthearted look at numerous aspects of aging and retirement. It is my hope that with each podcast episode, you’ll learn some [...]
“The Bachelor” Shows Views on Seniors’ Relationships Have Evolved
You may be familiar with ABC’s TV reality show “The Bachelor.” It’s basically a 21st-century spin on “The Dating Game,” where a single man meets and dates 30 “contestants” over the course of the TV season. Each week a number of women are given a rose by the bachelor, indicating they get to continue on [...]
Who Gets the Ventilator? Age Shouldn’t Be the Deciding Factor
In recent days, states across the U.S. have shattered their previous COVID-19 infection and hospitalization numbers. Startling data reveals that more than half of the country is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 patients, with numerous cities approaching full capacity in their hospitals’ ICUs. In some areas, the positivity rate for tests is in the [...]
When a Change in CCRC Leadership Causes Concern Among Residents
You did your research on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities). You selected the community that was the best fit for your lifestyle, budget, and location preferences. You cleaned out and sold your house, and moved. Everything has gone according to plan, and you’re comfortably settled into your new home. But then, [...]