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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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Is It Wise to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?
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Planning for the cost of long-term care can be one of the toughest financial challenges many families face. Whether utilizing in-home caregivers or moving to an… Read More
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What Is The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
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A serious health issue often brings difficult choices for the patient and their loved ones about treatment, comfort, and quality of life. Two terms that families… Read More
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A Guide to The Stages of Retirement Planning
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Retirement is not a single event; it is a journey that unfolds over several distinct stages. Each stage comes with unique financial considerations, lifestyle changes,… Read More
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The Paradox of Aging: Growing Older May Actually Yield Increased Happiness
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Within Western culture, aging is often treated as something to resist. Consider the billions spent on products and procedures designed to fight wrinkles and graying hair.… Read More
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Should I Use Life Insurance to Pay for Senior Living?
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Many new senior living residents use the equity from the sale of a home to cover most or all of their move to senior living. However,… Read More
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Considering The Push-Pull Factors of Senior Living Moves
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In last week’s blog post, we discussed the potential benefits of re-evaluating where you live and potentially moving every 10 years. Not only does this approach… Read More
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Why Moving Every 10 Years Can Make Sense in Retirement
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“If we all moved every ten years it would become a part of what we do,” said John. “We would become more accustomed to change; to… Read More
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Death Doulas: A Compassionate Guide for Life’s Final Chapter
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When you hear the word “doula,” many people think of a person who guides a woman through childbirth. In recent years, however, a growing number of… Read More
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Support for Aging Parents: A Proactive Guide for Adult Children
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Watching your parents age can bring a complex mix of emotions: gratitude, anxiety, love, and uncertainty all rolled into one. For many adult children, especially those… Read More
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