When you’re about to retire or you’ve just retired, your first thought might be about how you’ll enjoy all your newly found free time. Maybe you’ll take that trip to Europe you’ve always dreamed of, or maybe you’ll simply enjoy filling your days with activities you love, like golfing, reading or working in your garden. … Continue reading Financial Planning Tips for a Secure Retirement →

How Can Veterans Benefits Help Me Plan for My Future? As our nation’s veterans age, many are facing increased medical costs and considering their long-term care and future housing needs. In the United States today, over 65% of the population are veterans of war or the spouse of a veteran, who may be eligible for … Continue reading Veterans Benefits Coverage for Senior Care →

What is Long Term Care Insurance? Long term care insurance, also known as LTC insurance, LTCI or long term health insurance, was created to cover the costs associated with the support and services you may need as you age. Unlike your traditional health care policy, long term care insurance reimburses policyholders for such services as … Continue reading Do You Need Long Term Care Insurance? →

Ready to Consider Downsizing to a Senior Living Community? After you or a loved one has made the important decision to downsize and move to a senior living community, it’s time to start researching all your options. Whether you’re looking for a community that offers independent living for seniors in a private home or apartment, … Continue reading Tips for Touring a Senior Living Community →

What is a Senior Living Community? With so many different senior housing options available today, it’s easy to become confused about what type of retirement home will be best for your individual needs. The term “senior living community” has a few different meanings. It can mean a retirement community with independent living apartments or patio … Continue reading Choosing the Right Senior Living Community →

Choosing a Life Plan Community A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has been more recently coined as a life plan community. The terminology makes sense when the definition of this type of community is considered; it is a particular type of retirement community where residents can transition seamlessly through the various levels of care provided, … Continue reading The Benefits of a Life Plan Community →

Downsizing Tips for Seniors More and more these days, many seniors are beginning to realize the joy that comes with downsizing their homes after retirement. While moving out of the home you’ve lived in for many years can feel overwhelming and bittersweet, if you’re looking for an active, carefree lifestyle, eliminating some of the hassles … Continue reading The Joys of Downsizing Your Home →

Preparing for Retirement – Things to Consider When you’re getting close to hitting your desired retirement age, you might be feeling a variety of emotions. Maybe you’re excited about the prospect of all that free time you’ll finally have available, allowing you the ability to travel across the country and experience new things, or simply … Continue reading Are You Ready to Retire? →