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The Differences Between a Nursing Home & Independent Living Community

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Where you live and the environment you’re in every day impacts your lifestyle, comfort, and overall quality of life.  Whether you’re choosing to relocate for medical reasons or you’re looking for a safer community, you have many options to choose from, including nursing homes and independent living communities. While both these options cater to older […]

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Easy Guide to Power of Attorneys (POA)

Understanding the concept of a power of attorney, or POA, is an essential aspect of planning for retirement and beyond. The concept of “power of attorney” references the power under the law that an individual has to act on behalf of another person in legal, medical, or financial matters. A power of attorney is a […]

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What Is a Retirement Community?

A retirement community is a specific facility for older adults/aging communities. All retirement communities aim to provide older adults with a better, safer, and less stressful environment to live in. There are also several types of retirement communities to choose from, including 55+, independent, assisted living, and memory care. This article will cover every kind […]

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What Is an Independent Living Community?

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An independent living community, sometimes called a retirement community or senior living community, is a complex that is specially designed for individuals (typically ages 55 and up) that don’t need physical assistance. This type of community typically features residential apartments and several shared spaces, including libraries, salons, event rooms, and dining areas. The community may […]

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55+ Senior Apartments Versus Standard Apartments

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Often, senior citizens choose to downsize and move from their homes into an apartment that is more compact and easier to care for. So, they begin searching for the right-size apartment in a neighborhood they like. After all, an apartment is an apartment, right? Well…not always. Senior apartments differ from standard apartments in several ways. […]

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At What Age Are You Considered a Senior? 65? Maybe Not!

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Believe it or not, 65 is not the official senior citizen age. In fact, the term senior citizen is pretty subjective. Different organizations use varying standards to determine when individuals are officially considered seniors.  According to AARP The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is one of the largest lobbying organizations in the country. Members […]

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Senior Apartment Living: 5 Major Benefits Explained

In 2016, American Senior Communities® reported that nearly one million Americans were living in senior apartments or communities…and that number is expected to double by 2030! Senior apartment living offers a wide array of benefits, among them the ability to maintain independence, be a part of a community of like-minded peers, and the opportunity to […]

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Should You Live in a Senior Living Community?

Are you thinking that it might be time for you to move into a senior living community? If so, you need to learn more about what life is like in this type of neighborhood. What should you expect if you decide to move into a senior living community? What’s the Lifestyle Like in a 55+ […]

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Active Adult Communities: What are They?

Active adult communities are property developments catering to people that are 55 years and older. The properties are residential and offer these adults maintenance-free and independent living. Residents can choose to continue working or not, and there are a wide variety of activities within the real estate development. What Makes an Active Adult Community Different? […]

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