Aging in place is frequently viewed as the ultimate benchmark for a successful retirement. Most seniors find this perspective accurate because too many men and women are forced into institutional care against their wishes. As Rajiv Nagaich often emphasizes, proactive...
For seniors who cannot age in place or simply prefer not to, adult family homes offer a popular and intimate alternative. These privately run facilities, which often go by the name group homes, are typically situated within large single-family houses where roughly...
Could a CCRC – a continuing care retirement community – be the best of both worlds when it comes to senior living? The answer is, maybe – but there are drawbacks, including high costs, to consider. Aging in place may be the stated desire of the vast majority of...
Here on the Blog, we talk frequently about some of the different living options available to seniors. For those who are independent and financially secure, a continuing care retirement community, called a CCRC, can be a worthwhile choice. (We wrote about some of the...
For seniors who need extra care, yet want to maintain some degree of independence, assisted living has emerged as a popular option. Data suggests that about 800,000 older adults resided in assisted living facilities in 2024, and about half of these residents are 85...
