Articles On:Researching Communities

October 22, 2025

A Day in the Life: Active Adult Community

This day in the life of a hypothetical resident of an active adult community can ...

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women having coffee at a cafe and laughing. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Article on a day in the life at an active adult community
October 6, 2025

Is It Time for Assisted Living?

The decision to move to long-term care is a tough one, for yourself or a ...

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A woman having difficulty getting out of bed and using her walker, wondering if it is time for assisted living. Image by Wisconsinart
September 10, 2025

Cohousing Community for Seniors: It Just Might Be Your Village

A cohousing community for seniors provides an option between aging in place at a longtime ...

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A group discussion at a cohousing community for seniors. Image by seventyfourimages.
August 5, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Planning for Seniors

Older adults are more vulnerable to harm from natural disasters, so emergency preparedness planning for ...

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A weak senior man struggling to stand up from his bed. Is he ready for a disaster or does he need emergency preparedness planning for seniors? Image by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz
July 25, 2025

Fire Safety at Senior Living Communities

Fire safety at senior living communities is a concern for everyone, and especially for residents ...

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Firefighters battle a blaze, noting the issue of fire safety at senior living communities. Image by Ewegryn
July 18, 2025

Do Assisted Living Facilities Allow Pets?

Can you have a pet at a retirement community? Many seniors considering a move want ...

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A couple with their beloved dog, who that assisted living facilities do allow pets. By Stephen Coburn
June 24, 2025

Ditch Loneliness and Chores at an Independent Living Community

Most adult life changes – education, career, marriage, children – are expected and celebrated. Later ...

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dining together at an independent living community, a great place to ditch loneliness and chores