The Art of Living Blog

The CCRC Lifestyle: Vibrant Senior Independent Living

After you’ve made the decision that your current home is simply too large or requires too much upkeep, it’s time to downsize. However, you’re still active and independent, and you plan to stay that way for many more years to come....

Clear the Clutter – Why You Should Downsize Your Home Now

There’s no denying that in the United States, people really love their “stuff.” The booming self-storage industry can certainly vouch for this! However, owning too many items can easily lead to a cluttered home, and studies show that clutter can have a negative impact on your health in a variety of ways. ...

What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

By definition alone, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) must offer various levels of senior housing and supportive services, including independent and assisted living options, skilled nursing care and memory support all one campus. ...

Five Myths About Staying in Your Home

Why do so many seniors miss out on great retirement living, deciding instead to remain in their homes? Age Wave, the nation’s foremost research company on the issues of aging, set out to answer that question in a landmark national study. ...