The Cost of Long-Term Care and How Long It’s Needed
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)’s Administration on Aging (AOA), around 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care services at some point in their life. This means they will need assistance with [...]
Reasons to Move to a CCRC Earlier
“I’m not ready yet!” is a common response to the conversation of whether it is time to explore independent living options such as a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community). There are so many reasons to begin exploring CCRC as an [...]
3 Reasons Seniors Delay
Why Seniors Wait to Move to CCRCs We all want to stay in our homes. But as we age, many things in our lives change. Thinking about moving to a senior living community or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) [...]
Adult Children’s View on Aging Parents
Seniors usually consult with their loved ones before deciding to move to a continuing care retirement community. It's certainly a big decision that can generate strong responses. In particular, grown children often feel the need to raise their opinions about [...]
Debunking Senior Living Myths: Moving Means Leaving Behind Memories and Loved Ones
Imagine a place where you create incredible new memories every day. Visualize a custom-made community for you with interesting activities, good friends and neighbors, well-planned conveniences, and more time for the things you love to do. These ideas can often [...]
Achieve Successful Aging Through Mental Fitness
The concept of aging can be daunting. As we grow older, it’s natural to become more concerned with the care of our bodies. We may attend a weekly aerobics class or cut down on sweets. Yet, smart food choices and [...]
Adult Children on Their Parents Moving to a CCRC
The decision for seniors to move into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is a hard decision to make. It is a decision that impacts more than just prospective residents. The parent’s children are often the most affected by the [...]
New program aims to increase residents’ quality of life
The GoodLife isn’t just a slogan, it’s a genuine way of life at Buena Vida Estates. Recently a joint venture, in partnership with the Cognitive Health Institute in Tampa, has presented residents with a comprehensive program to increase overall [...]
The Buena Vida Foundation – Celebrating Another Year of Service
The Buena Vida Foundation, which celebrates its anniversary this month, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving residents of Buena Vida and promoting the wellbeing of seniors. Its mission has broadened to positively impact the lives of residents and [...]
Buena Vida Says Bittersweet Goodbye, Welcomes New Marketing Director
After serving as Marketing Director for Buena Vida Estates for more than a decade, Doreen Boudreau has announced her retirement. Doreen has been part of the family at Buena Vida Estates for more than 15 years, serving as Marketing Director [...]
