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myLifeSite Blog Archives provides information and guidance on senior living, life plan communities, CCRCs, independent living, and closely related topics from myLifeSite.

Waitlist Realities and the Future of Senior Living

We recently received an email from a myLifeSite user that got my attention; not because it was unusual, but because it was so representative of what we’re hearing more often across the country: “We have been on a [continuing care retirement community (CCRC)] waitlist for almost 5 years at our #1 choice after being told [...]

By |2026-01-13T10:41:57-05:00January 12th, 2026|
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The Trap of the ‘Cheapest’ Senior Living Option: Weighing Cost vs. Value

When people begin exploring various senior living options, one of the first questions that may come up when considering whether to stay in your own home or relocate to a retirement community is, “What’s the least expensive choice?” In fairness: It’s a logical place to start. Most of us have spent a lifetime being careful [...]

By |2026-01-05T12:21:35-05:00January 5th, 2026|
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Guidance for Your Next Chapter: myLifeSite’s Top Blog Posts of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the myLifeSite blog posts that resonated with our readers this year, measured by views. These are the stories, guides, and insights you clicked on, shared, and kept coming back to when you needed insight, clarity, or a fresh perspective. Covering a [...]

By |2025-12-29T13:55:05-05:00December 29th, 2025|
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Medication Management Issues Can Be a First Sign Extra Support Is Needed

Staying healthy as we age often involves more than just regular doctor visits. For many older adults, one of the most critical — and potentially challenging — instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) is medication management. Taking medications correctly, consistently, and safely can mean the difference between stable health and preventable complications. Yet despite this, [...]

By |2025-12-22T13:26:14-05:00December 22nd, 2025|
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From Chaos to Clarity: Predictability Makes the Senior Living Decision Journey Easier

As we get older, one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves is predictability. We’re not talking about a rigid schedule or a life without spontaneity, but rather a sense of structure that reduces unnecessary stress. Indeed, many people find that predictability lightens the mental load we all carry each day. It frees us [...]

By |2025-12-15T12:28:24-05:00December 15th, 2025|
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What Is AI … and Why Does It Matter for Older Adults?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is writing a lot of headlines lately … literally! Whether it’s a story about AI taking over the world or a report about the AI bubble’s impending rupture, it seems like everywhere you turn, AI is making news. But what does “AI” mean exactly, and why do older adults need to understand [...]

By |2025-12-08T19:22:39-05:00December 8th, 2025|
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Brad Breeding Releases Newest Book: Your Best Path Forward: A Practical Guide to Navigating Senior Living Options and Planning

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 confusing, and the stakes are high … after all, your home and care situation will impact nearly every aspect of your long-term wellbeing. Recognizing this, myLifeSite president Brad Breeding, [...]

By |2025-12-02T08:57:46-05:00December 2nd, 2025|
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 4: What Are the Options When IADLs Become Difficult?

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 become difficult for a person. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are the everyday, often more complex tasks that support independent living in the community. This includes things like [...]

By |2025-11-24T13:12:16-05:00November 24th, 2025|
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 3: What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?

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 become difficult for a person. In part one of our blog series “ADLs vs. IADLs,” we defined activities of daily living (ADLs) as the key self-care tasks, like bathing [...]

By |2025-11-24T13:12:48-05:00November 18th, 2025|
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The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities

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 over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that someone in the residence must be at least 55 years old. What defines an active adult community? Active adult communities- aka [...]

By |2025-11-14T13:57:32-05:00November 11th, 2025|
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