Our 2019 myLifeSite Consumer Survey uncovered a lot of interesting information about prospective residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities). One of the questions that I thought was...
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Understanding the Basics of Senior Living and Retirement Communities
With all the options there are for senior living in Louisiana, it can be a challenge to decide where you want to live — or which one would help your...
How CCRCs Can Help Couples Stay Together as They Age
About 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)....
Debunking the Myths About Senior Living
Senior Living Communities Are Much More Than a Place to Live. If you’ve spent any time looking at communities or their websites, then you probably already have a feel for...
A Closer Look at CCRC Entry Fees
You’ve made the decision that you want to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also called a life plan community) in or around Covington, Louisiana. You’ve crunched the...
Senior Living Reduces Health Risks Associated With Loneliness and Social Isolation
Have you ever noticed how much a heartfelt laugh with a friend can make you feel better? Over the last couple of decades, many studies have shown that our emotions,...
4 Ways CCRCs Help Seniors Stay Healthy
According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA’s) World Factbook, which tracks life expectancy at birth for every country in the world, revealed a surprising truth: In 2022, with a life...
Senior Living in Louisiana: The Benefits of the Christwood Lifestyle
If you’ve just begun to think about what it would be like to live in a retirement community like Christwood, you might not realize all the advantages you could enjoy....
Helpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement
One of the main reasons you may be putting off downsizing or moving to a retirement community is dealing with all the “stuff” that has accumulated over the years. Yet,...
Even in Winter, There’s No Shortage of Activities for Seniors at Christwood
While other parts of the country may be experiencing heavy snowfalls or subfreezing temperatures, we’re fortunate to have milder winters here in Covington. Still, we do have some chilly days...