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Why Senior Living?

Aging With Friends: How Community Living Is Redefining Retirement

When you picture your ideal retirement, what do you see? A quiet house and endless free time, or a lively circle of friends just outside your door?

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Why Senior Living?

The Role of Lifelong Learning for Seniors in a Life Plan Community

Moving to a Life Plan Community (sometimes known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) is the start of new possibilities — and the...

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Why Senior Living?

The Top 7 Things You Don’t Have To Worry About in a Life Plan Community

The decision to move to a Life Plan Community (sometimes known as a continuing care community or CCRC) isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind;...

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Why Senior Living?

Live Well, Live Fully: Exploring the Enriching Amenities of Senior Living

When you move to a Life Plan Community (also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC), you won’t be getting a one-size-fits-all...

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Why Senior Living?

Are You Prepared for the True Costs of Aging at Home?

There’s real comfort in staying in a place that feels like home — a space filled with familiar routines, memories and the rhythm of daily life. For...

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Why Senior Living?

Finding and Defining Your Support System in a Life Plan Community

One of the keys to a good, joyful life is having a strong community and support system. The loved ones in your life are just as — if not more —...

senior woman walking away from her lock and leave community to go on a trip
Why Senior Living?

Why More Seniors Are Choosing Lock-and-Leave Communities for Retirement

The lock-and-leave lifestyle has gained a lot of popularity recently, and it’s easy to see why. This type of lifestyle isn’t one-size-fits-all; it...

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Why Senior Living?

Why Choosing a Nonprofit Life Plan Community Makes All the Difference

As you plan for the future, you’ll find that there are plenty of Life Plan Communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities or...

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Why Senior Living?

Senior Living Review and Referral Sites: Advice from Industry Professionals

When exploring your options for senior living, turning to a referral website may seem like the quickest way to find the community for you. Senior...

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Why Senior Living?

Thinking About a Destination Retirement? Here’s What To Consider

If you’re craving a retirement that feels like a vacation, a destination retirement could be ideal. Many people have fantasized about a life that’s...

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Why Senior Living?

A Guide to Senior Living Terms and Definitions

If you’ve started to research senior living options, you’ve probably already encountered a lot of unfamiliar jargon and language. Senior living has...

Why Senior Living?

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...