In the United States, 27% of people over the age of 60 live alone. While some are alone not by choice, many relish their solitude. Solo aging puts you in the driver’s seat, giving you full control over the direction of your life. It also poses some challenges. You won’t have anyone else to help financially, so thoughtful planning is key ..read more

The average age of retirement in the United States is 61, which is up from 57 in 1991. But averages don’t define your own life. There’s no universal right time to retire, and for some people, retirement is never in the cards.  ..read more

Grandparent-grandchild relationships are a special part of life filled with joy. However, if you’re considering moving to senior living, you may be concerned that the move could disrupt your relationship with your grandchildren. The good news is that this is just a worry — not a reality.  ..read more

Connection, well-being and security — it’s what we all want for the next chapter of our lives. For many people, a Life Plan Community (LPC) offers a path to a life they love.  ..read more

Moving to senior living is a big decision with many benefits. You may have fewer expenses, and you’ll almost certainly have access to more amenities, more opportunities to nurture meaningful relationships and a more manageable home — not to mention quality meals without the trip to the grocery store. If you’re ready to make the move, you might already be packing your bags.  ..read more

We all want the chance to construct lives of our choosing and to remain as independent as possible as long as possible. A new generation of solo agers is rewriting the script, growing older without spouses, partners or other family members with whom they must share decision-making. Some never married or had children. Others have lost their spouses, or even their children.  ..read more

Location is everything in real estate. Where you choose to live can affect how you live. The best retirement locations make it easier to spend time with friends and family, pursue your dreams, cultivate new hobbies and take in the cultural attractions most important to you. For some, a quiet rural villa is the perfect spot to embrace the finer things in life while building a garden and poring over the classics. For others, that’s just too quiet, and there’s no substitute for the hustle and bustle of city life.  ..read more

Touring a senior living community is perhaps the single most important step you’ll take on your journey to finding your next home.  ..read more

Eight hours of sleep every night: It’s the rule most of us learned. But, as it turns out, it’s not that simple. Did you know that sleep needs can change as you age? Genetics can also influence your personal sleep needs, causing you to need slightly more or less than your spouse, your best friend or even your child. And the length of time you sleep isn’t necessarily a good indication of how much sleep you get since health, pain, anxiety and a myriad of other factors may influence your ability to fall and stay asleep.  ..read more

Are you lonely? Roughly half of people over the age of 60 are at risk of social isolation. But it’s also possible to feel lonely in a sea of people. Loneliness is an emotion as much as it is a state, and about a third of seniors report feeling lonely. You might feel lonely when you’re physically isolated, but feeling misunderstood can also trigger loneliness. So, too, can one-sided, alienating or frustrating relationships. Loneliness in seniors is rapidly becoming an epidemic with very real health consequences.  ..read more