Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs or “Life Plan Communities) can be a wonderful solution for older adults who are independent and active today, but who seek the peace of mind that comes with living in a community that can provide assisted living or health...

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Is a CCRC / Life Plan Community Right for You?
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs or “Life Plan Communities) can be a wonderful solution for older adults who are independent and active today, but who seek the peace of mind that comes with living in a community that can provide assisted living or health...
What is Independent Living?
When it comes to 55+ retirement communities, there are a number of different options in the marketplace. Some senior living providers cater to those who are able to live fully or mostly independently, while others accommodate those who require more assistance with the...
What is Independent Living?
When it comes to 55+ retirement communities, there are a number of different options in the marketplace. Some senior living providers cater to those who are able to live fully or mostly independently, while others accommodate those who require more assistance with the...
What Your Financial Advisor May Be Overlooking When Calculating CCRC Costs
Choosing the right life plan retirement community (i.e., continuing care retirement community or “CCRC”) is an important decision, impacting your quality of life and your finances. If you utilize the services of a financial advisor (FA), it’s likely you will seek...
What Your Financial Advisor May Be Overlooking When Calculating CCRC Costs
Choosing the right life plan retirement community (i.e., continuing care retirement community or “CCRC”) is an important decision, impacting your quality of life and your finances. If you utilize the services of a financial advisor (FA), it’s likely you will seek...
When Is It Time to Call in Care Reinforcements for an Aging Loved One?
What should you look for as you evaluate an older loved one’s wellbeing? How do you know when it is time to get them some level of assistance? And what are your options for care, especially if you do not live nearby? Assessing the situation When visiting an older...
When Is It Time to Call in Care Reinforcements for an Aging Loved One?
What should you look for as you evaluate an older loved one’s wellbeing? How do you know when it is time to get them some level of assistance? And what are your options for care, especially if you do not live nearby? Assessing the situation When visiting an older...
The Key Difference Between Social Isolation & Loneliness
Studies show that social isolation and loneliness is becoming a bit of an epidemic among older adults, and it can have a severe impact on one’s overall health. But there is actually an important distinction between social isolation and loneliness. Consider that while...
The Key Difference Between Social Isolation & Loneliness
Studies show that social isolation and loneliness is becoming a bit of an epidemic among older adults, and it can have a severe impact on one’s overall health. But there is actually an important distinction between social isolation and loneliness. Consider that while...