How to Have Confidence a CCRC Will Be a Sound Long-Term Investment
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1y ago
We get a lot of questions from myLifeSite users around the topic of financial viability and how to be sure a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, or life plan community) will be able to fulfill its contractual promises to residents. This week, we received an email from a user who shared the story of a [...] The post How to Have Confidence a CCRC Will Be a Sound Long-Term Investment appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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6 Ways a CCRC Simplifies Independent Living Residents’ Lives
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1y ago
One of the many reasons that people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It’s a time that should be about enjoying life, unencumbered by work, major responsibilities, and schedules. And for those who opt to move to a senior living community, such as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), that simplified life [...] The post 6 Ways a CCRC Simplifies Independent Living Residents’ Lives appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Reimagining the Traditions of Family Gatherings
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1y ago
Memorial Day is considered the beginning of summertime, with many friends and families gathering together to enjoy time together and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I always bear in mind that for those who have lost a loved one in the fight for freedom, the holiday weekend may be a [...] The post Reimagining the Traditions of Family Gatherings appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Making a Plan Ensures Care Decisions Are Yours to Make
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2y ago
In today’s made-to-order world, you can customize just about anything. Want your hamburger cooked medium with no ketchup and extra pickles? You got it. Want your new car to have a gray exterior, tan leather, a sunroof, and navigation system? No problem. Hey, we want things the way we want them! And that goes for [...] The post Making a Plan Ensures Care Decisions Are Yours to Make appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Permanent Vacation: Is ‘Serial Cruising’ the Right Senior Living Option for You?
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2y ago
There are so many enjoyable aspects to retirement: the leisure time and relaxation, the time spent with friends and family, the ability to travel … just to name a few. It’s almost like being on a permanent vacation! But some retirees are turning their retirement years into a literal permanent vacation. So-called “serial cruisers” live [...] The post Permanent Vacation: Is ‘Serial Cruising’ the Right Senior Living Option for You? appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Seeing the Silver Lining: Optimism May Lengthen Your Life
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2y ago
Generally speaking, do you see the glass as half-full or half-empty? We all have moments of optimism or pessimism over the course of our lives, but could a more positive mindset help you live a longer, happier, healthier life? New research suggests that seeing the silver lining could actually boost overall mental and physical wellness [...] The post Seeing the Silver Lining: Optimism May Lengthen Your Life appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Senior Living Communities Using Artificial Intelligence to Form Real Connections
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2y ago
We’ve written before about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which highlights humans’ need for love and belonging (in addition to food, water, and safety) in order to thrive. This desire for a sense of belonging includes forming connections with both individuals and our larger community. According to Maslow, when all of these human needs are met, [...] The post Senior Living Communities Using Artificial Intelligence to Form Real Connections appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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A Hidden Pandemic Toll: The Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths
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2y ago
From time to time, we like to highlight senior living-adjacent topics that are more serious in nature — including around mental and behavioral health — in the hopes of starting important conversations that are not always easy to initiate. The past two-plus years of the pandemic have tested people in countless ways. Concerns about staying [...] The post A Hidden Pandemic Toll: The Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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Surprising Findings Around CCRC Residents’ Pandemic Stress, Resilience
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2y ago
As the COVID-19 pandemic now stretches into its third year, we are closing in on a staggering 1 million American deaths. Throughout this ordeal, older people have been most severely hit by the illness. But in a cruelly ironic twist, many seniors also suffered as a result of some of the measures put in place [...] The post Surprising Findings Around CCRC Residents’ Pandemic Stress, Resilience appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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When Is It Time to Call in Care Reinforcements for an Aging Loved One?
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2y ago
With COVID-19 numbers down in many areas of the country, school breaks, and this month's various religious holidays, a lot of people may be visiting older family members for the first time in quite a while. It is a wonderful chance to spend time together, and it also presents an opportunity to assess how older [...] The post When Is It Time to Call in Care Reinforcements for an Aging Loved One? appeared first on myLifeSite ..read more
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