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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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Brad Breeding Releases Newest Book: Your Best Path Forward: A Practical Guide to Navigating Senior Living Options and Planning
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For many older adults and their families, the search for the right retirement living arrangement can feel overwhelming. The choices are numerous, the terminology can be… Read More
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 4: What Are the Options When IADLs Become Difficult?
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In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they… Read More
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 3: What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
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In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they… Read More
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The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
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As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and… Read More
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 2: Weighing the Options When ADLs Become Difficult
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In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they… Read More
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 1: What Are Activities of Daily Living and Why Do They Matter?
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In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they… Read More
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Understanding the CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement: When Is the Right Time to Move?
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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… Read More
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Care, Connection, and a Break for Caregivers: How Adult Day Services Support Aging at Home
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Caring for an older adult who has mobility limits, chronic illness, or dementia can raise big questions: How can they stay connected, safe, and active …… Read More
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Considering a ‘Gray Marriage’? What to Know Before Saying ‘I Do’ in Later Life
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While there are many positives to committing to a person you love, seniors should also consider the legal, financial, and emotional issues that can arise from… Read More
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