Strong, intimate relationships are good for our health and well-being at every age. However, for many reasons, finding a partner after retirement can be challenging. While it’s estimated that as of 2011, 55% of women and 28% of men over age 65 were single, it can still be tough to meet someone new. One the […]
How To Evaluate Your Senior Living Options
As the time comes to plan for retirement, it can be difficult to assess your choices. There are so many options, and so many communities to consider! It’s important to remember that when it comes to senior living options, it’s not “one size fits all.” Senior living communities continue to expand care services and amenities, […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health in an Independent Retirement Community
February is American Heart Health Month! Heart disease affects millions of Americans each year, especially older adults. The good news is that starting new, heart-healthy behaviors can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. If you’re looking for some structure and support to help launch a new heart-healthy lifestyle, consider joining an independent […]
5 Ways to Improve Eye Health in Retirement
We often don’t know what we have until it’s gone, and there’s no better example of this than eye health. However, it turns out that there are many things you can do to preserve your eye health, even in retirement. Here are some ways to keep your eyes healthy for a long, long time: Quit […]
What are the Most Popular Types of Senior Living Communities?
It’s no secret that there’s a huge demand for senior living and retirement communities as the Boomer generation reaches retirement age. Senior communities are investing in bigger and better campuses, more amenities, and better care programs. So what are the most popular types of retirement communities today? Community first. Older adults prefer retirement communities that […]
Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide Part 4: Planning for the Future
In the first part of our series on continuing care retirement communities (CCRC’s) we took a look at how to find the right campus for you. Our second part explored the costs and financing options available for residents. Our third installment discussed what happens at a CCRC when and if your care needs change. In […]
Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide Part 3: Transitioning Care
In the first part of our series on continuing care retirement communities (CCRC’s) we took a look at how to find the right campus for you. Our second part explored the costs and financing options available for residents. In this installment, we will be discussing one of the greatest benefits of living in a CCRC: […]
4 Ways to Avoid Slips and Falls this Season
With several months of winter left, we’re starting to see the worst of the season’s storms sweeping across the nation. According to the US Department of Labor, about 15% of accidental deaths are caused by slips and falls, and seniors are at particular risk. Now is a good time to take a few minutes and […]
Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide Part 2: Costs and Financing
In the first part of our series on continuing care retirement communities, we talked about how to find the right community for you, and what you can expect once you arrive. In this part, we’ll discuss the costs of joining and living in such a community, and how you may be able to finance your […]
Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide Part I: Finding the Right Fit
Welcome to the first in our four-part series on continuing care retirement communities. A continuing care retirement community or CCRC is a senior community that offers all the benefits of retirement village living such as housing, meals, social activities, and transportation, with the additional benefit of both assisted living and nursing home care offered on […]
