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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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Grappling With The Finality of “The Last Move” to a Retirement Community

The decision to move to a retirement community marks a significant life transition, especially for older adults who struggle with their feelings about the finality of the last move. In many cases, this apprehension is not just about downsizing or packing boxes. It crosses into deep emotional territory: feelings of loss, confronting societal taboos, and [...]

By |2024-11-04T18:49:58-05:00November 4th, 2024|
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Understanding the New Medicare Appeals Ruling for Skilled Nursing Care Coverage

As of October 11, 2024, significant changes have been made to establish appeals processes for certain Medicare beneficiaries who are initially admitted as hospital inpatients but are subsequently reclassified as outpatients receiving observation services during their hospital stay and who meet other eligibility criteria. Here's what you need to know about how this might impact [...]

By |2024-10-29T12:41:23-04:00October 28th, 2024|
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Why Quality of Life and Senior Living Choices Are Correlated

In last week’s post, we wrote about a recent study that emphasized the importance of social engagement in helping older adults remain happy and healthy as they age. That same research also revealed a huge majority of survey respondents said they want to live in their own home, though not all are able to. There [...]

By |2024-10-21T11:36:49-04:00October 14th, 2024|
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A Healthy Aging Roadmap for the Senior Living Industry

“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 and forever young — continuing to reach retirement age. A 2023 study published by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) explored how older adults view this concept of “healthy aging” [...]

By |2024-10-07T18:35:16-04:00October 7th, 2024|
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