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Navigating the myriad details and nuances associated with senior living, particulary when it comes to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or ‘life plan communities’) can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is tough just to know where to start or what questions to ask.
The myLifeSite blog includes hundreds of articles on senior living, CCRCs, independent living, caregiving, retirement planning, and closely related topics. The articles are informative and unbiased, and you can find specific topics you are interested in using the keyword search tool.
What You’ll Find on myLifeSite Blog
Suppose you are researching several different retirement communities. One of them is an independent living community and the other two are continuing care retirement communities. How can you best compare them to one another. What are the trade-offs to consider? An article like this one might help: Avoid This Mistake When Comparing Retirement Communities.
Or, perhaps you would like an indepth and unbiased explanation of how various entry fee models work at continuing care retirement communities. In that case you may find an article like this one to be helpful: A Closer Look at Entry Fees.
Or, maybe you are interested in statistics about long-term care and how long people often need it. Here’s a helpful article on this topic: So I’ll Probably Need Long Term Care, But For How Long?
Thank you for checking out the myLifeSite Blog. We hope you’ll find what you are looking for as you considering your retirement living options.
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New Survey Digs Into Top Retirement-Related Worries
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Becoming a Trusted Resource: The Key to Senior Living Sales Success
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Choosing a retirement community can feel overwhelming for your prospects, especially when it comes to Life Plan Communities (also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or… Read More
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Senior Living Cooperatives Explained
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A senior living cooperative—or co-op—is a housing option that offers adults age 55 and over independence and social interaction without the maintenance, chores, and expenses of… Read More
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When Should I Get On the Wait List at a Retirement Community?
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What are retirement community waiting lists, and when is the ideal time to get your name on one? Learn how these lists work at CCRCs and… Read More
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Year-End Review: myLifeSite’s Top Senior Living Blog Posts for 2024
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As we step into 2025, the senior living industry continues to evolve, bringing new insights, trends, and stories that are shaping the way we approach aging… Read More
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Tips on Providing Emotional Support to Older Adults During the Holidays
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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection for many. However, for some older adults, the holidays can also bring about a wide… Read More
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Home- and Community-Based Services: An Increasingly Popular Care Option
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We often write about the goal of many older adults to remain in their current homes as they age, sometimes referred to as aging in place.… Read More
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How Do I Know If a Retirement Community Is Safe?
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As people consider various retirement community options, they typically have questions about things like services, amenities, and pricing. And it’s understandable since these factors will impact… Read More
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