Before you head into the express lane for holiday planning, take time to consider the concepts of re-wrapping and re-gifting… Read more »
Category: Continuing Care Retirement Communities Articles
Defining Culture Change: Times… They are changing.. For the better
Look around. In almost all aspects of our daily lives there are few constants. One apparent exception to this rule… Read more »
“Wellness”… It’s a Way of Life!
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) across the country are highlighting the importance of “aging well” for seniors. Dedicated Wellness Programs… Read more »
Powers of Attorney: The First Step in Life Planning
A problem that I often see in dealing with elderly persons or their families is that many of them have… Read more »
Independent and Active Adult Living Financial Considerations
Costs Depending on the type of housing arrangement, the costs may range from as little as 30% of income in… Read more »
Independent and Active Adult Living Definitions
Apartments Some apartment complexes are designated specifically for older adults; others have sections reserved for those over a certain age…. Read more »
Housing and Care Community Choices: Four Types of CCRC Agreements
Continuing care communities typically offer one (or more) of four types of agreements or contracts, as defined below: Extensive, or… Read more »
Getting Help with Transitioning Older Adults
Transitioning older adults was most commonly an activity executed by adult children, siblings or friends up until the last five… Read more »
Downsizing Yourself, Relocating a Loved One? Where Do You Begin?
What I hear most often in my professional life is “where do I begin?” This question resonates throughout my conversations… Read more »
Care Community Choices Descriptions
Alzheimer’s Care Alzheimer’s Care / Special Care communities offer care specifically for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Assisted… Read more »
