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New Survey Digs Into Top Retirement-Related Worries

Although the inauguration is now in the rearview mirror, there is still much debate about which issues factored into people’s decisions at November’s ballot box. A recent survey of older adults echoes many election exit polls, however, finding that retirees are growing less optimistic about the economy and their personal finances than in prior years. [...]

By |2025-01-20T13:57:06-05:00January 20th, 2025|
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When Should I Get On the Wait List at a Retirement Community?

What are retirement community waiting lists, and when is the ideal time to get your name on one? Learn how these lists work at CCRCs and assisted living facilities, and what you should do to plan before…and after…getting your name added.

By |2025-01-06T19:08:06-05:00January 6th, 2025|
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Year-End Review: myLifeSite’s Top Senior Living Blog Posts for 2024

As we step into 2025, the senior living industry continues to evolve, bringing new insights, trends, and stories that are shaping the way we approach aging and retirement. Let’s take a look at myLifeSite’s top senior living blog posts of 2024 — highlighting the most useful and thought-provoking topics we covered for older adults, their [...]

By |2024-12-30T16:07:01-05:00December 30th, 2024|
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Tips on Providing Emotional Support to Older Adults During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection for many. However, for some older adults, the holidays can also bring about a wide range of emotions. Feelings of nostalgia, grief, joy, loneliness, or even stress can surface as people reflect on past holidays or acclimate to recent changes in their living arrangements, [...]

By |2024-12-23T17:53:20-05:00December 23rd, 2024|
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Home- and Community-Based Services: An Increasingly Popular Care Option

We often write about the goal of many older adults to remain in their current homes as they age, sometimes referred to as aging in place. We also discuss the hurdles sometimes faced by those who either make this senior living decision or lack the resources to consider alternate options: availability of paid or unpaid [...]

By |2024-12-17T07:17:35-05:00December 17th, 2024|
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How Do I Know If a Retirement Community Is Safe?

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 your day-to-day life should you decide to move there. But there’s another important question that should also be near the top of your list: How do I know if [...]

By |2024-12-10T08:52:18-05:00December 9th, 2024|
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Gifting Assets Can Create Five-Year Lookback Period Issues

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 give away some of their cash or other valuable assets to loved ones or charitable causes. And while these gifts are no-doubt appreciated by their recipients, there are reasons [...]

By |2024-12-03T11:41:53-05:00December 3rd, 2024|
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What’s Included in the Monthly Fees for a Retirement Community?

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 an entry fee (if applicable), as well as the monthly costs. While pricing can vary significantly depending on the location, type of community, type of contract, and level of [...]

By |2024-11-18T21:30:40-05:00November 18th, 2024|
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Why Behavioral Economics Biases Impact Senior Living Decisions

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 community. This decision is deeply personal and can be influenced by many factors, such as health, finances, proximity to family, and personal preferences. However, whether older adults realize it [...]

By |2024-11-12T11:09:35-05:00November 12th, 2024|
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