It may be a conversation you have been thinking about but keep putting off. Maybe you have tried but just couldn’t find a good segue or ice-breaker to get a dialogue started. Besides, it’s a topic that a lot of people just aren’t comfortable discussing.
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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” that has accumulated over the years. Yet, if done right, the process of downsizing may not be as daunting as you think. It may even be enjoyable or refreshing at times. A lot… Continue reading Helpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement
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 peace of mind for many retirees who live independently today but seek the comfort of knowing that assisted living or skilled medical care is available if and when needed. However, many life plan communities require a fairly substantial entry fee, on… Continue reading 3 Must Ask Questions When Considering a Life Plan Community
What is a “Continuum of Care”?
If you have been looking at various senior living options, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also called life plan communities), you have likely heard or seen the term “continuum of care” used. It’s an important concept when it comes to the variety of services provided by retirement communities, but I find it is also… Continue reading What is a “Continuum of Care”?
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 with reconciling the various views and opinions that were voiced each week among members of my class. My pastor told me something I’ll always remember: “The most important thing,” he said, “is… Continue reading Meeting Seniors Where They Are on Their CCRC Journey
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 Sweden that identified several factors predicting a senior’s likelihood of living independently into their 80s.