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When CCRC sales counselors meet with a prospective new resident, it is crucial that they meet the senior where they are in their decision-making process, as well as their emotional journey.
Want to live to 100? Seniors should take note of the diets and lifestyles of people who live in the so-called “Blue Zones”–places which researchers have identified as having the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world.
A common question I hear from prospective residents of a CCRC is, “What happens to my monthly fee at a CCRC if/when I require temporary or permanent care services in the healthcare center?” It is important to get this question answered by each CCRC you are considering because their responses will likely vary depending on the type of contract(s) they offer.
A recent study of CCRC residents revealed that the healthier seniors are, the more popular they are and the wider their circle of friends. And another related study showed that for both men and women, loneliness and infrequent interaction with family and friends can actually shorten seniors’ lifespan, independent of other health factors.
There are support resources available who are experts in helping seniors move. These pros can make selling your house, packing, and moving a less arduous task for seniors who are relocating to a CCRC or other retirement community.
In an attempt to incentivize more aging Americans to purchase a private LTC insurance policy, the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (DRA) included section 6021, which created the Qualified State Long-Term Care Partnership Program. Many older adults are not aware of this program, but they should be.
It is commonly thought that it’s cheaper for seniors to stay in their home as long as possible versus moving to a community-based setting. Here are three reasons this may not always be the case.
Elder abuse is experienced by 1 out of every 10 seniors, age 60 and older, who live in a private home (their own or someone else’s). Here is how to recognize it and what to do about it.
How to tell if memory lapses are a sign of a dementia or Alzheimer’s, and the options for memory care treatment.
While there are clear differences between for-profit and not-for-profit CCRCs it does not mean that one is necessarily better than the other.
