By 2040, the demand for senior housing is expected to more than double. One of the fastest-growing options is the Lifecare model, offered by many continuing care retirement communities in Boston and across Massachusetts. Lifecare combines multiple levels of living on one campus—from Independent Living for seniors to Assisted Living, Memory Care and, in many […]
Understanding the cost of senior care can be confusing. If you’ve read our other posts on how to pay for assisted living (or if you’ve just started looking into paying for senior care yourself), you know that it can be a complicated process. Assessing, preparing for and financing the costs of senior care isn’t always easy. […]
For many older adults, the home they have lived in for decades holds cherished memories—but over time, it can also become harder to maintain or navigate safely. As adult children, starting the conversation about moving can be tough. It’s not just about square footage—it’s about identity, independence and the emotions tied to “home.” Still, opening […]
It’s easy to look at the cost of senior living communities and get caught up in sticker shock. You may even rule out certain options right away, thinking, “Mom could never afford that!” But you have to think of a senior living community in two parts: It’s a place to live, and It provides care or non-care related services and amenities. […]
Downsizing and rightsizing are two practical approaches that can help you adjust your living space to better fit your current needs. Downsizing often involves reducing the size of your home or belongings, while rightsizing focuses on tailoring your environment to suit your lifestyle. While downsizing can bring relief by alleviating the burden of maintaining a […]
If you have made the decision to move to a senior living community, you can expect more time as you take advantage of a variety of convenient services and amenities – and to spend your time on activities you enjoy. You may also face a challenge: downsizing your possessions. For many people, a move to […]
Are you thinking about a move in the next few years? You’re not alone. Forty-four percent of people over 50 expect to relocate at some point in the future. Almost 30 percent of older adults plan to move to a 55+ community. About two-thirds of older adults agree that downsizing just makes sense, whether they […]