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Active Adult Communities Active Adult Retirement Communities are focused primarily on providing activities, such as (golf, tennis, ocean views, a marina, country and mountain views, a country club, walking and biking trails, a swimming pool, exercise room) for, and services to, community members. >> Click here to search by state Adult Day Services Adult day care is a planned program of activities designed to promote well-being though social and health related services. Adult day care centers operate during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, in a safe, supportive, cheerful environment. Nutritious meals that accommodate special diets are typically included, along with an afternoon snack. >> Click here to search by state Assisted Living Retirement Communities A special combination of housing and health-related care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living. Assisted Living retirement communities are a non-institutional setting that promotes maximum independence and dignity for each resident and encourages family and community involvement. Staff is available 24 hours a day to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs. >> Click here to search by state Alzheimers Care Retirement Communities that offer a treatment center that specializes in providing care for those with Alzheimer's Disease with more of the care geared towards supervision of the patient in a safe and controlled environment. >> Click here to search by state

Continuing Care Communities (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer residents specialized services, support, and security. Residents derive great peace of mind from knowing there are 3 levels of care within the same community. If your needs change, the appropriate level of support is available - from independent living, assisted living and nursing care. >> Click here to search by state Home Care & Hospice Care Medical direction and nurse coordination that provides a variety of inpatient and home care for individuals who are terminally ill and their family members; provides calming and accommodating care that meets the special needs arising from the variety of stresses experienced during the final phases of illness, death, and grieving. >> Click here to search by state Independent Living Communities Among the many senior housing options available, Independent Living provides the greatest versatility and freedom. Independent Living retirement communities for seniors refer to residence in a compact, easy-to-maintain, private apartment or house within a community of seniors. Any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors (generally those age 55+) may be classified as an Independent Living community. >>Click here to search by state Senior Centers Senior centers offer daily opportunities include exercise classes, billiards, cards, board games, a soda fountain, lunch, volunteer opportunities, social service information and assistance, and social interaction. >>  Click here to search by state

 

How to Handle the Transition to Retirement

The only thing constant in this world is change, or so the saying goes. Change in anyone's life is inevitable. It may be filled with pain, anxiety and sometimes even fear. The same can be said about retirement. It's a change that some of us dread but we all know is inevitable. But like any other change that happens in our lives, retirement can be eased into with minimal pain, fear and anxiety if only we know what to do and what to expect. To help you in handling that big change, here are a couple of tips that I have compiled from the experts.Read More