Ankar Retirement Park

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

10 Resources Every Senior Should Know About

There are plenty of organizations that provide free or low-cost help with meals, transportation, housing, finances, and more.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

What Divorced Retirees Should Know About Social Security

If you were married for more than 10 years and got divorced, you may still be entitled to a half share of your spouse's monthly Social Security benefits.

Determining What Is True About Mom’s Nursing Home Care Tricky but Important

Dear CL: Determining whether or not someone with advanced dementia is recognizing reality takes tact and often some investigation. When the person lives in a nursing home this can become even more challenging.

Residential care costs 'can soak up over 50% of property values'

Study finds the cost of a typical residential care home stay around the UK to range from 18% to 56% of average house values

Self-care isn't enough. We need community care to thrive.

Create a Car-Free Culture at Your Residential Community

Find out how your residential property can reduce costs by supporting a car-free or car-lite lifestyle for residents.

Retirement Homes: Seven Things to Consider

For older adults who may be tired of the upkeep and maintenance of a property, want more companionship, or simply need a little more help to remain independent, retirement homes are the perfect solution. Here are seven tips to making it a smooth search.

The Top 3 Things Older Adults Look for in a Retirement Community

What do older adults look for in a retirement community? It turns out there are three things most desire from a retirement community

Living Where You Love vs. Living Near the Grandkids in Retirement

Recently, Judy, my wife of 44 years, and I experienced a difficult family situation probably best captured by a rephrasing of the oft-repeated lines from the popular song by the British band The Clash - Should we stay or should we go?Read More

How do you know when you’ve found the right retirement community?

Are you looking for an independent, assisted living or memory care facility for yourself or a loved one? Whether this is your first time looking or you’ve decided to move communities, this is an important decision to make and to not be taken lightly. Because this decision is not always an easy one, below are a few things that might ... Read More

How to Perpendicular Park

Perpendicular parking can be challenging to new drivers or someone not familiar with measuring driving distances. When parking perpendicular to other cars, the spaces are side by side. So, depending on what side you attempt to enter the space, you need to be able to properly determine how much space you need to park ...