Meeting Seniors Where They Are on Their CCRC Journey
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.
Live to 100 With These Blue Zone Diet Tips
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.
Avoid This Mistake When Comparing Retirement Communities
As you are looking at the side-by-side costs of retirement communities, you must ensure you are making an apples-to-apples comparison about what services are and are not included in the pricing so that you may draw a fully informed conclusion about which senior living option is right for you.
So I’ll Probably Need Long-Term Care, But for How Long?
The total amount of long-term care that older adults require, on average, may be longer than you think when you take into consideration all levels of care.
CCRC Research Often Leads to Frustration
I wonder how many prospective residents of CCRCs or lifecare communities give up searching because they are overwhelmed by the comlexity of CCRC contracts and other details?
Choosing a CCRC: Which Contract Model is the Best?
By educating yourself about the different types of CCRCs and considering your unique situation, you can make an educated decision about the type of contract that is best for you.
Calculating the Affordability of a CCRC (life plan community)
My experience in talking with prospective residents is that, from a financial perspective, the question is not so much about “can I afford it” as much as it is “to what extent can I afford it?” Many who are considering moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community want a better understanding of what the financial impact to their estate could be based on a range of possible scenarios.