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Open Road: Navigating the RVing Trend Among Older Adults

Retirement marks a new chapter in life. More flexibility coupled with less responsibility can present the opportunity for retirees to pursue their interests, like travel. For a growing number of older Americans with the travel bug, this includes exploring our nation in a recreational vehicle (RV) or camper. Traveling in an RV allows you to [...]

By |2025-07-10T15:04:27-04:00May 12th, 2025|
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What’s At the Heart of Older Adults’ Senior Living Apprehensions?

The future of senior living is one of the most talked-about topics in the industry — and for good reason. The next generation of older adults brings new expectations and preferences when it comes to retirement lifestyle and housing. And this topic is especially pertinent as the oldest baby boomers turn 79 this year — [...]

By |2025-05-05T17:54:30-04:00May 5th, 2025|
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Moving to a CCRC at Age 62: A First-Hand Account

Among the many joys I find in working at myLifeSite are the opportunities I get to meet and talk with fascinating people across this country. While recently speaking at La Vida Llena, a life plan retirement community in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I met a gentleman named Don. He and his wife, Glyndon, moved into La [...]

By |2025-04-29T11:30:28-04:00April 28th, 2025|
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Retirement Community Travel Programs Meet Retirees’ Sense of Adventure

According to a 2024 AARP survey (PDF), approximately two-thirds (65%) of older Americans traveled last year. This same survey revealed that as many as 75% of older adults have a “travel bucket list” — places they want to visit during their life. This group with the “travel bug” includes the youngest batch of Baby Boomers, [...]

By |2025-03-31T12:27:31-04:00March 31st, 2025|
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Understanding Age Requirements for 55+ Communities

As older adults ponder various senior living options, it can be helpful to understand an important piece of legislation that affects many 55+ communities: the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) of 1995. This law was created to protect age-restricted retirement communities that are designed specifically for older adults while maintaining certain standards of fairness [...]

By |2025-11-29T15:18:52-05:00March 24th, 2025|
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What Baby Boomers’ Financial Divide Means for the Senior Living Industry

As we discussed in last week’s blog post, the “Peak 65” portion of the Baby Boomers — the generation’s final cohort to reach retirement age — faces a financial landscape that is promising for some but uncertain for many. Indeed, the contrast is striking: While Baby Boomers collectively control a significant portion of American wealth [...]

By |2025-03-17T16:36:13-04:00March 17th, 2025|
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A Stark Contrast in “Peak 65” Baby Boomers’ Retirement Savings Pictures

In 2024, the U.S. attained a momentous milestone as a country. That was the year that we reached what’s been dubbed “Peak 65,” referring to the youngest, largest, and final group of retiring Baby Boomers. Indeed, it may just be the largest influx of retirees in history as more than 4 million Americans will reach [...]

By |2025-03-10T19:36:32-04:00March 10th, 2025|
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