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When Is the Right Time to Move to Senior Living?

Are you wondering whether senior living might be the right fit for you? It’s a common question among older adults: When is the ideal time to consider making the transition? Whether you’re questioning if it’s too soon to start planning or curious about the optimal age for Independent Living, you’re not alone. In this article, […]

Planning for the Cost of a Continuing Care Retirement Community

This article was originally published on financial-planning.com, an industry platform that offers essential analysis and insights for financial advisors and wealth managers. Financial planners and tax professionals suggest that moving to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) can help manage and predict medical expenses as you age. For those who can afford the substantial entry […]

Why to consider a continuing care retirement community?

Why consider a continuing-care retirement community (CCRC) for yourself or a family member? CCRCs offer welcoming, supportive environments, along with a variety of lifestyle options and enrichment programs to meet a diverse array of needs. What are some of the primary benefits you can expect if you make the decision to move to a CCRC? […]

What is Included In The Cost Of Senior Living Communities?

It is easy to look at the cost of senior living communities and get caught up in sticker shock. You may even rule out certain options right away, thinking, “Mom could never afford that!” But you have to think of a senior living community in two parts: It is a place to live, and It […]

Comparing Costs of Senior Care Options

If you’ve read our other posts on how to pay for assisted living (or if you’ve just started looking into paying for senior care yourself), you know that it’s a complicated process. Assessing, preparing for and financing the costs of senior care isn’t always easy. And even when you have a firm grasp on pricing models and […]

How to Downsize to Move to a Retirement Community

If you have made the decision to move to a senior living community, you can expect more time as you take advantage of a variety of convenient services and amenities – and to spend your time on activities you enjoy. You may also face a challenge: downsizing your possessions. For many people, a move to […]

Spring Cleaning and Preparing to Move

With spring almost here, our thoughts have turned to spring cleaning! If you’re considering a move to a senior living community, spring is the ideal time to start getting ready. What are some steps you can take to begin preparing for a move as part of your annual spring cleaning routine? 1. Create a Written […]