Retirement can give you something that was difficult to find during a busy career: more room to choose how you spend your time. Familiar routines can be comfortable, but retirement can also be an opportunity to try experiences you once postponed or assumed were not for you. Stepping outside your comfort zone does not have [...]
For many people, the ideal retirement involves staying independent and making their own decisions for as long as possible. That helps explain why 75% of Americans age 50 and older say they would like to remain in their current homes as they age. But wanting to remain independent and wanting to remain in the same [...]
Planning for future care does not have to begin only after a fall, hospitalization, diagnosis, or sudden change in health. One of the best times to explore your options is while you are independent and able to make decisions at your own pace. Planning ahead does not mean you need to move immediately. It means [...]
When planning for retirement, one of the first questions many older adults and families ask is: how much does a Life Plan Community cost? The answer depends on several factors, including the community’s location, residence size, entrance fee structure, monthly service fee, included amenities, and access to future care. In Pennsylvania, Life Plan Community costs [...]
Retirement planning works best when it is reviewed regularly, not only after a major life change. The midway point of the year is a helpful time to pause, review your progress, and make thoughtful adjustments before the final months of the year arrive. Mid-year retirement planning gives you a practical opportunity to revisit your finances, [...]
A hospital discharge does not always mean recovery is complete. For many older adults, the next step is just as important as the care they received in the hospital. After surgery, illness, injury, or a medical event such as a stroke, it is common to need added support before returning to normal routines. That is [...]
Planning for a retirement living community is not just about finding a place to live. It is about creating a lifestyle that supports your independence today while preparing for the future with clarity and confidence. If you have started exploring your options, you have likely come across terms like Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Life [...]
With the slogan "everybody's hometown," it's easy to see why everyone feels welcome in Media, Pennsylvania. It boasts a rich history dating all the way back to 1681, when the state's namesake, William Penn, was declared leader of the local colony. It's been the county seat of Delaware County since 1850, and many of [...]
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics, emergency room visits increase with age among individuals aged 60 and older. Between illnesses or emergencies such as falls, it is not uncommon for an older adult to need hospital care more than once in their retirement years. There are [...]
