When people reach retirement age, downsizing to a small apartment or moving into a senior living community is incredibly common. However, somewhere between 50-70% of people over the age of 65 will require some level of care services at some point. For these people, that might mean having to move all over again – but [...]

One of the main reasons people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It gets even better for those who move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Here are just a few ways that CCRCs offer carefree, resort-style senior living to their residents. 1. Maintenance-Free Living Independent living is for people who [...]

Most people are familiar with the physical benefits of CCRC living, but the mental health benefits are equally important for seniors. A CCRC-type community can have a significant emotional and social impact on its residents.  Mental Health is Not Taboo Many seniors don’t report symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is due to the longstanding [...]

Retirement communities are an excellent option for senior living. They offer plenty of activities, amenities, social interaction, and care services (when needed). Most importantly, they also provide peace of mind. But how do you choose the right retirement community for you? Here are some tips to help you get started: Decide if You Want to [...]

The idea of moving into an active, independent, premier senior living community sounds nice once you start thinking about retirement. You’ve done your research and you’re ready to enjoy the type of healthy, worry-free future that only a true not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Buena Vida Estates can provide. While you understand all [...]

There are two common reasons seniors put off moving into a CCRC. One is that they’re not completely ready to leave their homes and the other is that they don’t feel like they’re “old enough.”  But being “old” is subjective, and opting to move into a CCRC doesn’t mean giving up your independence and active [...]

Many seniors put off moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) simply because they feel like they’re “not ready.”  Maybe they think they’re not ready financially, maybe they feel like they’re not old enough – but that “not ready” feeling usually has a lot more to do with the difficult emotions that can come [...]

As adults, we know it can be difficult to make new friends, and it gets even harder the older we get. Think back to when most of your friendships were formed. You were probably still in school. It was easy to find a person or group of people that you shared interests with when you [...]

Most Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRC’s, require potential residents to pay a one-time entry fee to secure their spot in the community. However, there are a few factors that determine the cost of this entrance fee. Typically, the more spacious the living area, the higher the payment may be. If you’re doing your research [...]

Living your best life means different things to different people, especially in retirement. Some retirees look forward to spending time with friends and expanding their social circles while others plan to spend retirement pursuing solo hobbies in a quiet environment. The good news is that no matter your personality type or your goals in retirement, [...]