Over the River and Through the Woods to Grandma’s Retirement Community
If you are considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also known as a life plan community) or another senior living community, you may be concerned about the ramifications on your relationship with your grandchildren. Here are a few questions to ask before you make a selection…
Variable Costs Complicate Senior Living Decisions
If you try to do the calculations yourself, perhaps using an Excel spreadsheet, it can be almost impossible to correctly adjust for all of the different factors and scenarios including entry fees, refundable entry fees, fee adjustments that could take place within the community…
When is it Time to Take the Keys from an Aging Love One?
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with the exception of teen drivers, older seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile driven, despite the fact that seniors drive fewer miles than their younger counterparts.
Moving in: Boomers Join Parents in Retirement Communities
…but these aren’t grown children who have failed to leave the nest. Instead, they are Baby Boomers who have decided to move into their parents’ retirement community.
On the Clock: Maximize Time with Healthcare Providers
So how do you make the most of the brief time you are allotted with your senior healthcare provider? There are some steps you can take to maximize your doctor’s appointment.
Could Your “Winter Blues” Be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
But for some older adults, the holidays are not all cheer and glad tidings. In fact, it can be a time of sadness and tremendous loneliness.