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If you or a loved one is considering a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) — also known as a Life Plan Community — for the maintenance-free lifestyle and peace of mind it offers, here are 10 of the most important questions you should ask:   What is the ratio of Independent Living residences to Assisted …

As an adult child, you thought moving your parents to a senior living community would be the biggest and most important decision you’d have to make together.  You’re right — but now you’ve got lots of smaller but equally important items on the to-do list as a result: helping your parents downsize their belongings, getting …

Are you interested in moving to senior living, but dread the idea of a daunting to-do list for decluttering, organizing, packing and more? Learn how professional downsizing companies and movers can help you take on these backbreaking tasks and make moving happen in the blink of an eye. Hire Moving Companies and Real Estate Agents …

A new year has brought more than just resolutions. It’s brought new laws and other changes that may affect your giving decisions. And with any economic change, you may be looking at your finances and wondering how you will be impacted. The new laws include retirement changes, known collectively as “Secure 2.0,” that may affect …

If you’re like many older adults, you know how hard it can be to take care of an aging family member. Whether you’ve previously taken care of a loved one or heard about the pressures of caregiving on the news or internet, it’s hard to ignore the possibility of becoming a burden on your family …

If you’re part of Gen X (born between 1965 and 1980), then you’re likely preparing for retirement. You’ve completed your education, established your career, and are almost finished raising your children. Though you might still have a few years left in the labor market, a relaxing, fulfilling retirement- lifestyle is probably on your mind. In …

For many older homeowners, there comes a time when their current space doesn’t match their lifestyle or meet their needs, which means it’s time to start their next chapter in a new home.   Whether you’re just starting retirement and looking for a vibrant, easygoing lifestyle in Independent Living, making a move to Assisted Living for …

Did you know more older adults than ever are becoming volunteers? That’s right! Senior volunteers have become a valuable part of America, and their efforts reach much further than you might think.  However, despite the growing number of older adults ready to lend a helping hand, there are still more senior volunteer opportunities than ever. …

Since 1938, Veterans Day — called Armistice Day until 1954 — has been an occasion for honoring and celebrating the men and women who’ve taken an oath to defend the United States. If you have an older loved one who’s a veteran, you may be wondering what you can do to honor their service and …