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. […]
I need advice on convincing my parents to downsize. My parents have lived in their home for 47 years. It is a very large house, and much of the space is rarely used anymore. While it is all neatly arranged, every room, closet and drawer is packed full of “stuff.” Over the past year, both […]
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. […]
By 2040, demand for senior housing is expected to more than double. Lifecare communities, which combine different levels of living on one campus, are playing a significant role in the current boom. Lifecare communities typically include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and some may offer Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. What factors are contributing to the […]
The decision to downsize often comes with the feeling of relief. You no longer need to maintain an entire household or a yard. However, truly embracing the concept of ‘rightsizing’ entails more than just reducing clutter. We interviewed Lyn Spaeth, downsizing and move-in expert, for her recommendations on how to make the process more joyful. How […]
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 […]
More than 40 percent of Americans ages 50-64 plan to move in the next five years. In our region, people tend to live in their homes for decades, and this represents a rare influx of inventory coming into the market. According to CNBC, by 2030, Boomers will sell 26 million homes, releasing them into the […]