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Senior living provides older adults with social opportunities, amenities and services, and health care, but not all communities are the same. In a Life Plan Community, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, residents have everything they need to age well and in place should their health needs change. “As a Life Plan Community offering a LifeCare® …
The best diet for seniors is one that provides all the nutrition their body needs. A good place to start is with these recommendations from the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables Choose healthier sources of protein such as fish, chicken, nuts and beans Substitute whole grains for refined grains …
Navigating Bumps in the Road Stress is a normal part of life. However, as bodies age, coping with stress isn’t as easy as it used to be. Resilience to stress is a complex, orchestrated response, reliant on a robust immune system, heart health, brain fitness, and other physical and mental factors. As lungs, heart and …
New Ways to Connect Face-to-face visits are not always an option these days, but thankfully, long-distance relationships are easier than ever to maintain. Where phone calls or letters were once the only things to do with grandkids, grandparents can now interact with them in countless imaginative ways. Technology makes the difference, of course — …
Moving into a pet-friendly senior living community and starting a brand-new lifestyle can be exciting, stressful and perhaps a little overwhelming. It’s safe to say that if there’s a dog in the house, it’s probably picking up on its owner’s feelings and responding to the changes in the daily routine. Just like humans, dogs can …
As children, we were curious about everything, always asking, “Why?” We welcomed new challenges, taking them on with a fierce bravery. As we age, we settle into our roles in life: wage earner, parent, spouse, etc., and we find comfort in the familiarity of the same tasks. But it’s important for our health to resist …
Smart Tips for How to Sell Your House Selling a house can seem like a monumental undertaking, and it’s easy to come up with reasons to put it off. But unburdening yourself from the responsibilities of home maintenance and yardwork can free you to spend more time with people you love and pursue your passions. …
Think Big in a Smaller Space: Apartment Decorating Ideas When you’re used to a house with bigger square footage and lots of wall space, you may be flummoxed about how to decorate a one-bedroom apartment. There are some unique considerations in a smaller space, but you might be surprised at how easily you can …
How Much Does Senior Living Cost? Rental vs. LifeCare® Don’t be fooled by the first numbers you see. The real cost of senior living incorporates many long-term factors, and the best communities have plans in place for your future health care. Entrance payments in LifeCare and Life Plan Communities cover many recurring expenses. Most significantly, …
In the last decade or so, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Age Wave, a consulting firm specializing in issues related to aging, have co-launched a variety of studies to learn more about the goals, attitudes, and desires of today’s retirees.
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