Bob and Judy Perry greet their visitor in the elegant foyer of their home. A soaring, two-story fireplace warms the entrance, leading to the handsomely appointed main parlor. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of a lovely courtyard, its fo…

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) are a combination of residential and care options designed to provide a “continuum of care” for residents. CCRC’s and their residents establish a business arrangement through a contract specifying exactly…

Not ready yet? For seniors who think that staying in their homes makes more sense than moving into a senior living community such as Brightmore of Wilmington, or a Continuing Care Retirement Community such as Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall, I would like…

The American Dream of home ownership is a cliché as old as apple pie, backyard barbecues and the Fourth of July. So embedded in our culture is the idea that we should aspire to own a home of our own someday that renting is often viewed as a last reso…

Moving out of a home that has been the hub of family life for many years can be a difficult, emotional process. The concept of downsizing is often associated with increased levels of personal freedom, yet I have often heard many of our residents desc…

In an article I recently found on SeniorCare.com pertaining to Americans facing the prospect of long-term care, over 75 percent of people admitted they had not discussed long-term care options with their family. For most, it’s a topic that is quickly…