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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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A Healthy Aging Roadmap for the Senior Living Industry
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“Healthy aging” is a hot topic these days. It is driven in part by the baby boomers — people who often pride themselves on being active… Read More
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What Does “Losing Independence” Mean To You?
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In several recent blog posts, we discussed some of the common fears that people have around moving to a retirement community, including the fear of the… Read More
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Helping Prospective Residents Overcome Senior Living Decision Fears
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In last week’s blog post, we discussed how making a senior living decision about whether to “age in place” in one’s current home or move to… Read More
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Embracing Uncertainty: Overcoming Fear of the Unknown in Senior Living Decisions
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Trying to make a senior living decision — such as whether to remain in your home or move to a retirement community — can evoke many… Read More
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The Cost of Assisted Living: What You Need to Know
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When researching the cost of assisted living facilities it is important to understand how pricing works. Read More
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Why Do Many Retirement Community Residents Say, ‘I Wish I’d Moved Sooner’?
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We often discuss older adults’ reasons for delaying a senior living move. Some of the top justifications for putting off such a move include not wanting… Read More
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Aging at Home or in a Senior Living Community: The Freedom of Choice
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We often talk and write about the fact that a majority of today’s older adults say they want to remain in their home as they grow… Read More
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Senior Living Affordability: A Top Priority For Choosing a Retirement Location
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When planning for your retirement, selecting the right place to live becomes a major part of your decision. There are many factors to consider when thinking… Read More
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How Will You Fund a Move to a Life Plan Community?
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As older adults explore the vibrant lifestyle and peace of mind offered by life plan communities, also referred to as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), one… Read More
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