Retirement communities are a popular choice for older adults who are looking for a comfortable, low-maintenance, and supportive environment. But for animal lovers who are considering making a senior living move to one of these communities, a common question is: Do retirement communities allow pets? If you have a beloved pet, it is important to [...]
If you’re considering moving into a retirement community, one of the first things you’ll want to understand is the cost. This includes any upfront costs, like an entry fee (if applicable), as well as the monthly costs. While pricing can vary significantly depending on the location, type of community, type of contract, and level of [...]
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 [...]
The decision to move to a retirement community marks a significant life transition, especially for older adults who struggle with their feelings about the finality of the last move. In many cases, this apprehension is not just about downsizing or packing boxes. It crosses into deep emotional territory: feelings of loss, confronting societal taboos, and [...]
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 [...]
For the past two weeks, we’ve written about findings from the MHI 2023 Global Healthy Aging Survey. We examined ways social engagement helps older adults remain happy and healthy as they grow older, as well as how their senior living situation can impact quality of life. In this third blog on the survey’s results, we’re [...]
In last week’s post, we wrote about a recent study that emphasized the importance of social engagement in helping older adults remain happy and healthy as they age. That same research also revealed a huge majority of survey respondents said they want to live in their own home, though not all are able to. There [...]
“Healthy aging” is a hot topic these days. It is driven in part by the baby boomers — people who often pride themselves on being active and forever young — continuing to reach retirement age. A 2023 study published by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) explored how older adults view this concept of “healthy aging” [...]
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 [...]
In last week’s blog post, we discussed how making a senior living decision about whether to “age in place” in one’s current home or move to a retirement community can stir up many feelings, including a fear of the unknown. We shared ways older adults can overcome apprehensions in order to find the best option [...]
