Fit for Move-In? The CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement
To confirm that you meet the facility’s contractual health requirements, you may need to complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical exam before moving to a CCRC. Why do they require this…and will you pass their test?
Recent CCRC-Related Articles
Here are links to six articles from the past few years that we have found to be particularly helpful for those who are considering a CCRC.
Vlog: How Adult Children Can Help with Parents’ Retirement Community Search
If you are an adult child who wants to help your aging parent(s) find a senior living option that is closer to where you live, but you just don’t know where to begin the process, check out this week’s video blog post, “How Adult Children Can Help with Their Parents’ Retirement Community Search.”
3 Alternative Ways to Fund a Life Plan Community Entry Fee
For most seniors, selling their home is the simplest, fastest solution to fund their CCRC entry fee, but if for whatever reason this isn’t the case for you, here are three other funding methods that could potentially be utilized.
Vlog: Do You Know How Your Long-Term Care Policy Works at a CCRC?
One of the questions I get asked again and again by seniors who are considering a move to a CCRC is whether or not they can use their long-term care insurance (LTCi) policy to pay all or a portion of their monthly CCRC fee. In this short video blog, I discuss the three key things to understand about LTCi policies and CCRCs.
Marketing CCRCs to the Next Generation of Retirees
A CCRC that is poised to thrive in the long-term should have an up-to-date marketing and strategic plan in place. And to create such a document, the CCRC provider must have a deep understanding of the size, needs, and preferences of their target demographic. Here are a few of the areas where I believe the senior living industry will see the biggest changes in the years ahead as they strive to appeal to newer retirees.