myLifeSite Blog Archives provides information and guidance on senior living, life plan communities, CCRCs, independent living, and closely related topics from myLifeSite.
A new year is a time to look ahead to the future, but it is also an opportunity to reflect upon the past. So, we thought it might be nice to look back at our top five most popular senior living blog posts from 2016.
Only about 8 percent of people are successful in achieving their New Year’s resolution, but there are realistic ways that seniors can improve their lives and wellbeing as we enter 2017. Here are seven potential New Year’s resolutions for seniors that are easily attainable with just a little effort.
While it is human nature to resist change (especially as we age), a friend of mine touts the rather radical idea that people should move every ten years. It’s a bold theory, but I think he has a strong case. Here are a few of the reasons why periodically pulling up stakes and moving to a new home may be a good idea, even for seniors.
Despite the potentially uncomfortable nature of a conversation with your mom and dad about plans for their living arrangements as they age, it is a discussion that needs to take place so that you have a mutual understanding of preferences and concerns; and there’s no time like the present. Here are some ways to get the senior living conversation started.
For seniors who are considering a CCRC and its many amenities, one of the must-haves is a high-quality meal plan and dining services. Learn more about how meal plan pricing works at CCRCs.
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.
