Category: Retirement Communities

Using Your Five Senses When Touring a Retirement Community

Taste
Now that you may have had the opportunity to take a look at the community and listen as to what is going on at the community, now it is time to sit down, have a meal, and ask a few more questions…

Take a tour of the community of your choice over the lunch hour and …

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Friday March 12th, 2010 in Advice, Retirement Communities | 2 Comments »

Do You Have Enough Money Saved for Retirement?

Saving Money for Retirement
Do you have enough money saved for retirement?  Start planning ahead now by setting aside money for retirement and considering Long Term Care Insurance so that all of your assets are not depleted on Long Term Care, but on things you enjoy!
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the …

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Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 in Advice, Financial, Retirement Communities | 2 Comments »

Using Your Five Senses When Touring a Retirement Community: Part 2

Part 2 of 5: Listen

You have an idea of what the community looks like and now it is time to listen.  Is what you hear pleasing to the ear?
How are staff members communicating with the residents?  Are they compassionate or demanding?
Do the residents seem to be enjoying themselves or are you hearing a lot of …

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Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 in Retirement Communities | No Comments »

Using Your Five Senses When Touring a Retirement Community: Part 1

Part 1 of 5: Look Around

Using your five senses when touring a community can be a great way to determine whether or not each community fits your idea of “home”.  First, I would ask you how the community looks.  While this is important, please keep in mind that the appearance of a community does not …

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Sunday January 24th, 2010 in Retirement Communities | 1 Comment »