senior health
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The CCRC of the Future: Technology
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Ready or not, here come the baby boomers! In the coming years, the most successful continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) will be… Read More
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CCRCs Help Seniors Stay Active for a Healthier Life
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A new study was released last month by researchers out of Norway that looked at whether physical activity and sedentary time were correlated with an increased… Read More
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The Benefits of Customized Care in Special Care Units
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A special care unit (SCU) is an inpatient unit within a healthcare facility that is custom-designed, staffed, and equipped to care for people with specific health… Read More
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Research Continues to Find Benefits of Retirement Communities
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Are you on the fence about whether you think living in a retirement community (such as a continuing care retirement community [CCRC] or “life plan” community)… Read More
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Saying Goodbye: How a CCRC Helps Residents Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
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The death of a spouse or partner is one of the most difficult losses a person can suffer. The person you have shared your life with,… Read More
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Will Aging in Place Soon Become a Thing of the Past?
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I know that it’s only within the last 10 years or so that the term “aging in place” has become part of the vernacular, driven in… Read More
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One Word That Should be Removed from Senior Living Lingo
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Are there certain words that make you feel a certain way, triggering either positive or negative feelings? Family, work, home, taxes, and vacation might be a… Read More
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Solving the Baby Boomers’ Loneliness Crisis
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The holiday season is a joyful time for most people as they spend time with friends and family, eating delicious food and reminiscing about good times… Read More
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Study Shows CCRC Residents ARE Happier and Healthier
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I often talk and write about the many benefits that come with living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, or “life plan” community). Travelling to… Read More
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