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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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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 2: Weighing the Options When ADLs 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. In part one of our blog series “ADLs vs. IADLs,” we discussed activities of daily living (ADLs) — essential self-care tasks, like bathing and [...]

By |2025-11-24T13:13:23-05:00November 10th, 2025|
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ADLs vs. IADLs Part 1: What Are Activities of Daily Living and Why Do They Matter?

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. As we age, one of the key measures of a person’s ability to live independently is how well they can manage activities of daily [...]

By |2025-11-24T13:13:52-05:00November 3rd, 2025|
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Understanding the CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement: When Is the Right Time to Move?

To confirm that you meet the facility’s contractual health requirements, you may need to complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical exam before moving to a CCRC. Why do they require this…and will you pass their test?

By |2025-10-27T21:01:11-04:00October 27th, 2025|
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Care, Connection, and a Break for Caregivers: How Adult Day Services Support Aging at Home

Caring for an older adult who has mobility limits, chronic illness, or dementia can raise big questions: How can they stay connected, safe, and active … and how can family caregivers get regular, reliable breaks? Adult day services (ADS), also called adult day care, adult day health services, or adult day services centers (ADSC), are [...]

By |2025-10-20T15:17:05-04:00October 20th, 2025|
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Considering a ‘Gray Marriage’? What to Know Before Saying ‘I Do’ in Later Life

While there are many positives to committing to a person you love, seniors should also consider the legal, financial, and emotional issues that can arise from a new marriage in their Golden Years.

By |2025-10-13T20:33:34-04:00October 13th, 2025|
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Is It Wise to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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 assisted living or skilled nursing facility, long-term care costs can add up quickly, leaving older adults and their children searching for funding solutions. For homeowners, one often-overlooked option is [...]

By |2025-10-07T08:06:53-04:00October 6th, 2025|
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