A Parting Word – By David Ammons

A significant new chapter is underway for Retirement Living Associates, Inc. (RLA) through its work with the Affordable Senior Housing Foundation (ASHF) and the launch of a new affiliated management company to support operations. [...]

The Baby Boomer generation has had an impact on numerous industries for years. Today, I believe, our oldest baby boomers are turning 79. There is an interesting intersection of trends that is leading a new focus on lesser used options for senior communities. [...]

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing estimates that development of seniors’ housing is running at a pace that will result in a gap of more than 50% of what is necessary to serve the 80+ population in the US by 2030. [...]

The Retirement Industry continues to evolve and expand as it responds to the arrival of the Baby Boom Generation. The mass and impact of the Baby Boomers has long been discussed, watched and reviewed. Our industry has prepared and planned for this impactful group for years. [...]

I am pleased to announce a new joint effort between Retirement Resource Guide and Retirement Living Associates, Inc. After about 8 years of providing an article in publications produced by Retirement Resource Guide and online, we are kicking off a new video podcast. [...]

I am pleased to announce a new joint effort between Retirement Resource Guide and Retirement Living Associates, Inc. After about 8 years of providing an article in publications produced by Retirement Resource Guide and online, we are kicking off a new video podcast. [...]

For several decades I have heard key players in the retirement industry, at various association meetings and the like, seek more effective ways to help prospects understand what is being offered at a particular community. In an effort to help us understand differences between communities, I have come up with my own scale. [...]

In today’s article I address a common question about retirement communities. Specifically Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) which some call Life Plan communities. The question varies but is around which financial plan is best for me or us. CCRC’s are generally available as either: [...]

Moving can be stressful, but there are a number of resources available so that it doesn’t have to be. Those who have a team of professionals working together to get someone from a home to most likely a much smaller apartment in a senior living community are the residents who are set up for success. The professionals below can make selling your home, packing and moving to a senior living community a much less tedious task. [...]

In past articles I have shared the types of senior living options that are available. One of the commonly mentioned options is Assisted Living. A recent article produced by Argentum a Senior Living Industry Association provides a great deal of information about Assisted Living. I want to share a few of the highlights from this article. [...]