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 [...]
Research frequently shows that “aging at home” is the senior living preference for a majority of older adults. Yet some decide that a retirement community, such as moving to a CCRC (continuing care retirement community aka life plan community), better meets their long-term senior living goals. Among those who choose a CCRC, many cite [...]
Although the inauguration is now in the rearview mirror, there is still much debate about which issues factored into people’s decisions at November’s ballot box. A recent survey of older adults echoes many election exit polls, however, finding that retirees are growing less optimistic about the economy and their personal finances than in prior years. [...]
We often write about the goal of many older adults to remain in their current homes as they age, sometimes referred to as aging in place. We also discuss the hurdles sometimes faced by those who either make this senior living decision or lack the resources to consider alternate options: availability of paid or unpaid [...]
As people grow older, one of the most significant decisions they may face is whether to remain in their current home or move to a retirement community. This decision is deeply personal and can be influenced by many factors, such as health, finances, proximity to family, and personal preferences. However, whether older adults realize it [...]
As of October 11, 2024, significant changes have been made to establish appeals processes for certain Medicare beneficiaries who are initially admitted as hospital inpatients but are subsequently reclassified as outpatients receiving observation services during their hospital stay and who meet other eligibility criteria. Here's what you need to know about how this might impact [...]
In several recent blog posts, we discussed some of the common fears that people have around moving to a retirement community, including the fear of the unknown in senior living decisions. But at the root of many of these fears is the prevalent fear of losing independence as we grow older. We frequently discuss the [...]
When researching the cost of assisted living facilities it is important to understand how pricing works.
We often discuss older adults’ reasons for delaying a senior living move. Some of the top justifications for putting off such a move include not wanting to deal with downsizing, not feeling “old enough” or “ready,” and concerns about cost. And as we wrote about last week, another key roadblock is a fear of losing [...]
When planning for your retirement, selecting the right place to live becomes a major part of your decision. There are many factors to consider when thinking about where you will want to live — among them proximity to family, climate, and community type. But the importance of cost in this decision process cannot be overstated. [...]
