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Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 3 – Questions to Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line

September 1, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Continuing care retirement communities are part of the trilogy of your long-term care options–but these come with waiting lists. Folks are clamoring to get in.  You, savvy Boomer, will not be swayed by fear of missing out. Certain questions about these places still need to be asked.  This post asks those questions so … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Long-Term Care

Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 2–Four Ways to Figure Out if They’re Worth the Money

August 22, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Continuing Care Retirement Communities give you a place to live, provide lots of amenities and activities, and–depending on your contract–include long-term care.  This post provides four steps to help you decide if these places are worth the money.  The post also tells my experiences and impressions visiting two different communities in two different … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Long-Term Care insurance

Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 1–Seven Essential Things to Know

July 1, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Continuing Care Retirement Communities are housing developments that let you age in place, while also providing long-term care if you need it. They are one of the three major types of long-term care insurance you can buy; the other two were discussed in an earlier post.  Unless you have money to burn, be clear … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Long-Term Care insurance

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