Aging in Place vs. Moving to a Life Plan Community
Where do you envision the next chapter of your life (or a loved one’s life) unfolding? If you’re like most people, you hope to remain in your home...
Exploring the Power of Music as We Age
Want to keep your brain younger longer? It may be as simple as listening to your favorite music. Music can help us access and process emotions like...
Embracing Solitude: The Soloist's Guide to a Fulfilling Retirement
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...
What Is an Encore Career? Redefining Your Career After 55
With age comes wisdom — and often, more resources than you ever had as a young person. An encore career — a second career path typically taken later...
Is There a 'Best' Time to Retire? Factors To Consider
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...
How Life Plan Communities Help Nurture Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships
Grandparent-grandchild relationships are a special part of life filled with joy. However, if you’re considering moving to senior living, you may be...
How You Can Prepare for Senior Living Costs Right Now
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...
Making the Move: Talking to Your Adult Children About Senior Living
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,...
Future Planning 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Solo Agers
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...
Choosing the Best Retirement Location: 7 Things to Consider
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...
Making the Right Decision: 9 Questions to Ask Senior Living Communities
Touring a senior living community is perhaps the single most important step you’ll take on your journey to finding your next home.
How To Cope When Your Parent Is Living With Dementia
Nearly 16 million family members care for a loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Providing care to someone you love...