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November 15, 2017 | The Villager

Is It Less Expensive to Stay in Your House?

Many older adults say that one of the reasons they want to stay in their own home is because it is less expensive. Although…

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October 20, 2017 | The Villager

4 Ways to Start a Senior Living Discussion with Aging Parents

It may be a conversation you have been thinking about but keep putting off. Maybe you have tried but just couldn’t find a…

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September 11, 2017 | The Villager

Helpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement

One of the main reasons older adults put off downsizing or moving to a retirement community is dealing with all the “stuff”…

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September 11, 2017 | The Villager

3 Must Ask Questions When Considering a Life Plan Community

Life plan communities, sometimes still referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRCs, provide…

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September 11, 2017 | The Villager

What is a “Continuum of Care”?

If you have been looking at various senior living options, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also…

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September 11, 2017 | The Villager

Meeting Seniors Where They Are on Their CCRC Journey

A few years ago, I approached my pastor about a challenge I was facing as an adult Sunday school teacher: I was struggling…

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September 11, 2017 | The Villager

Is “Aging Independently” a Myth?

A recent article in PBS Newshour entitled “How to Stay Out of a Nursing Home and Age Independently” discusses a study out of…

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