Being prepared for end-of-life costs is an important piece of retirement planning as assisted living and long-term care account for the majority of expenses in our later years. Learn more about assisted living costs and read our tips for becoming more fiscally fit for longevity in ass

Many aging Americans are unprepared for the costs associated with long-term care. An assisted living community can easily cost as much per month as the mortgage for a home, which can drain retirement nest eggs faster than one might think. Preparing for the unexpected is an important p

Last Updated: September 27, 2018 Change is difficult, so it’s natural that seniors can have difficulty transitioning to an assisted living community. While there are many benefits of assisted living, there’s no getting around the fact that the move involves changes that se

When choosing a retirement community for yourself, a parent or senior loved one, there are a lot of factors to consider. Ensuring current health needs are met is important, but will the senior living community be able to meet future health needs as well? Learn more information about c

Assisted living and retirement communities across North America have reevaluated the ways in which they provide care and stimulation to their residents and the results have been incredible. One strategy has been to create a shared space for both seniors and students – ranging from ele

Last Updated: August 16, 2018 In the last decade, senior housing developers have focused on an increasingly popular form of senior living: university-based retirement communities. These senior living communities are providing both students and residents many benefits in an intergenera

Many people use “assisted living,” “long-term care” and “retirement home” interchangeably when investigating different senior living and care options for a parent or senior loved one; however, the differences vary greatly. It is important to understand the style of care each senior li

A recent survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald & Associates unveiled surprising statistics regarding retirees and their level of confidence about retirement. While 34% of retirees reported feeling “somewhat confident” that they will be ab

Last Updated: July 5, 2018 As families searching for assisted living encounter community prices, a common first reaction is “sticker shock.” The average cost of a one-bedroom assisted living apartment is approximately $3,823 per month, according to data from A Place for Mo