Retirement Living Options

Deciding where to live in your later years is a major decision in anyone’s life. Many people find that their once-comfortable homes no longer afford them the convenience and security they desire or require. They may have concerns about their future financial and personal security and physical well-being.

In recent years, many attractive options for retirement living have emerged. One popular option is the continuing care retirement community (CCRC), known in some regions as a lifecare community.

Religious organizations, fraternal groups & other non-profit agencies sponsor most CCRCs. These communities provide comprehensive residential and healthcare services.

At the same time, they offer some distinct advantages:

• Physical and financial security
• Access to health care as needed
• Companionship of friends and neighbors of similar age
• Access to community areas
• Privacy

It is often tempting to prolong decision making with the comment, “I’m not ready yet.”

Whether you select a CCRC or choose another option eventually, it is important to plan your living arrangements carefully and early so you can direct your own future.