Navigating Dating and Intimacy in Retirement Communities
There is an active dating scene in many retirement communities, but there are also reasons for seniors to be cautious about starting an intimate relationship.
Crunch the Numbers: Aging at Home vs. Moving to a CCRC
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 [...]
Why Is Senior Living Terminology So Confusing?
If you’ve ever traveled to a country where you didn’t speak the language, you may have an idea of how it can sometimes feel to be a senior living prospect. In addition to all the other considerations in the decision process, prospects also must break through the clutter of the industry's senior living terminology. This [...]
New Survey Digs Into Top Retirement-Related Worries
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. [...]
Senior Living Cooperatives Explained
A senior living cooperative—or co-op—is a housing option that offers adults age 55 and over independence and social interaction without the maintenance, chores, and expenses of single-home ownership. Residents purchase a share of the community and also have a say in how the community operates.
When Should I Get On the Wait List at a Retirement Community?
What are retirement community waiting lists, and when is the ideal time to get your name on one? Learn how these lists work at CCRCs and assisted living facilities, and what you should do to plan before…and after…getting your name added.
Year-End Review: myLifeSite’s Top Senior Living Blog Posts for 2024
As we step into 2025, the senior living industry continues to evolve, bringing new insights, trends, and stories that are shaping the way we approach aging and retirement. Let’s take a look at myLifeSite’s top senior living blog posts of 2024 — highlighting the most useful and thought-provoking topics we covered for older adults, their [...]
Tips on Providing Emotional Support to Older Adults During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection for many. However, for some older adults, the holidays can also bring about a wide range of emotions. Feelings of nostalgia, grief, joy, loneliness, or even stress can surface as people reflect on past holidays or acclimate to recent changes in their living arrangements, [...]
Home- and Community-Based Services: An Increasingly Popular Care Option
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 [...]
How Do I Know If a Retirement Community Is Safe?
As people consider various retirement community options, they typically have questions about things like services, amenities, and pricing. And it’s understandable since these factors will impact your day-to-day life should you decide to move there. But there’s another important question that should also be near the top of your list: How do I know if [...]