A Parting Word – By David Ammons

Over the past year or two, I have written several articles on the types and variations in retirement communities and the products that exist today, trying to anticipate what I think is coming. Is the purpose in looking at new options and designs because they are looking for a place [...]

In this issue, Darden Coe, Springmoor’s Public Relations & Media and Relocation Transition Coordinator, shares an article she recently wrote for Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community, although I am confident this type of Friend and Neighbor exists in most retirement communities. FAMILY is a single word, with many different meanings. [...]

I have written in past articles about the categories of retirement living. In the broadest sense strokes, these include a continuum of living independently: Active Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care. However, as many communities and providers offer new combinations and variations of these categories, [...]

I have written before about the various terms, categories and definitions used in the Senior Housing Industry. The term “Senior Housing” alone carries various connotations, so clearly the task of defining them within the industry is a challenge. However, the summary below captures the definitions and provisions as well as [...]

In the last Guide, I wrote about Lifestages and how much I wish for the day when an individual or couple, sharing the news that they have decided to move to a retirement community, is greeted with “Great News! Congratulations.” Since writing in the last Guide, I have heard from [...]

My article in this issue is something I have thought about, both professionally and personally, for a long time. In fact, it may have the potential to offend but given that nothing is intended beyond observation, I have decided to share a common occurrence that often intrigues me. [...]

The decision to move to a retirement community is filled with excitement and enthusiasm. But the process of downsizing, planning a move and other aspects to the move may also have stress or sadness associated with the change. This change can be a difficult one for older adults as they [...]

Although there are hundreds, probably thousands, of articles, papers, and books on the aging of America, I want to share my views on its impact on the senior living community industry and, more specifically, the aging of our North Carolina population. Following a few facts and figures, I will share [...]

Over my 30-plus year career in the retirement industry, I have heard hundreds of reasons why it’s a good idea to move to a retirement community; at the same time I have also heard many reasons NOT to move. Not until a person or couple moves, do they fully understand [...]

With the Recession either certainly in our rearview mirror or seemingly in our rearview mirror, many communities and developers in the retirement industry are busily working on new projects, expansions, refurbishments, remodeling, and the like. Combining current strong demand with the fact that the past few years have not seen [...]