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Aging with Pride: How Senior Living and Care is Evolving to Support LGBTQ+ Seniors

Approximately 2.3% of Americans 50 and older (2.7 million people) self-identify as LGBTQ+, according to 2023 research from the Williams Institute at UCLA. As the number of openly LGBTQ+ seniors continues to grow in the U.S., the senior living and long-term care industries must address a pressing responsibility: to provide housing and care environments that [...]

By |2025-06-09T18:19:53-04:00June 9th, 2025|
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D.C. Budget Policies May Impact Older Americans More Than You Expect

For many Americans, the happenings in Washington, D.C., might seem far-removed from their day-to-day lives. But as staff from numerous federal departments are eliminated, and our nation’s policymakers deliberate over significant budget changes and cuts, older Americans across the country stand to be profoundly impacted. No matter which side of the political divide you stand [...]

By |2025-06-03T09:16:34-04:00June 2nd, 2025|
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The Heart of the Community: How Retirement Community Employees Enrich Residents’ Lives

More and more research is coming out each year showing us how important having socialization and a sense of community is to our well-being and longevity. Living in a retirement community not only provides a social network of peers who are easy to reach, but it also provides a network of intergenerational opportunities, and this [...]

By |2025-05-27T07:15:34-04:00May 26th, 2025|
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ADUs: A Threat or Opportunity for the Senior Living Industry?

As the senior living industry continues to evolve, much of the conversation has focused on two major trends: older adults choosing to remain in their current homes (aging in place) and the growing popularity of active adult communities that appeal to younger retirees. But there’s a less obvious, yet potentially more disruptive force also quietly [...]

By |2025-05-19T14:18:39-04:00May 19th, 2025|
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Open Road: Navigating the RVing Trend Among Older Adults

Retirement marks a new chapter in life. More flexibility coupled with less responsibility can present the opportunity for retirees to pursue their interests, like travel. For a growing number of older Americans with the travel bug, this includes exploring our nation in a recreational vehicle (RV) or camper. Traveling in an RV allows you to [...]

By |2025-05-12T13:48:56-04:00May 12th, 2025|
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What’s At the Heart of Older Adults’ Senior Living Apprehensions?

The future of senior living is one of the most talked-about topics in the industry — and for good reason. The next generation of older adults brings new expectations and preferences when it comes to retirement lifestyle and housing. And this topic is especially pertinent as the oldest baby boomers turn 79 this year — [...]

By |2025-05-05T17:54:30-04:00May 5th, 2025|
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Moving to a CCRC at Age 62: A First-Hand Account

Among the many joys I find in working at myLifeSite are the opportunities I get to meet and talk with fascinating people across this country. While recently speaking at La Vida Llena, a life plan retirement community in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I met a gentleman named Don. He and his wife, Glyndon, moved into La [...]

By |2025-04-29T11:30:28-04:00April 28th, 2025|
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