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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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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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Gifting Assets Can Create Five-Year Lookback Period Issues
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Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement celebrating generosity, observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Many older adults use the holiday season as an opportunity to… Read More
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Do Retirement Communities Allow Pets? A Look At Senior Living Pet Policies
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Retirement communities are a popular choice for older adults who are looking for a comfortable, low-maintenance, and supportive environment. But for animal lovers who are considering… Read More
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What’s Included in the Monthly Fees for a Retirement Community?
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If you’re considering moving into a retirement community, one of the first things you’ll want to understand is the cost. This includes any upfront costs, like… Read More
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Why Behavioral Economics Biases Impact Senior Living Decisions
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As people grow older, one of the most significant decisions they may face is whether to remain in their current home or move to a retirement… Read More
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Grappling With The Finality of “The Last Move” to a Retirement Community
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The decision to move to a retirement community marks a significant life transition, especially for older adults who struggle with their feelings about the finality of… Read More
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Understanding the New Medicare Appeals Ruling for Skilled Nursing Care Coverage
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As of October 11, 2024, significant changes have been made to establish appeals processes for certain Medicare beneficiaries who are initially admitted as hospital inpatients but… Read More
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Working After Retirement …or Not: How to Facilitate Both Options
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For the past two weeks, we’ve written about findings from the MHI 2023 Global Healthy Aging Survey. We examined ways social engagement helps older adults remain… Read More
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Why Quality of Life and Senior Living Choices Are Correlated
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In last week’s post, we wrote about a recent study that emphasized the importance of social engagement in helping older adults remain happy and healthy as… Read More
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