Senior Living Resources

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Just Who Lives in "Those Places?"

Discover the diverse and inspiring lifestyles of residents in Life Plan Communities. From adventurers to activists, soloists to community builders, find out how they are living their best lives.

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Why Should I Leave My Home?

Move to a senior living community or stay in your home? Weigh your options by exploring our quick guide.

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HumanGood Connections

What is life in a Life Plan Community like? Watch the video to hear from those who know us best: our residents.

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Relationships: The Key Ingredient in the Recipe for a Happy, Healthy Life

The key to a longer, happier life is optimizing your social fitness. Learn about the importance of social connections — and how to deepen yours.

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Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Sit down with a HumanGood memory support program manager for an educational discussion on understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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HumanGood Celebrates 75 Years

For 75 years now, the people of HumanGood have been asking, "what if?" Join us as we celebrate 75 years of connection, well-being, and security at HumanGood.

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HumanGood Residents Living Their Best Life

We asked our residents to tell us what inspires them and what changes they want to drive within their communities. Hear their answers and their stories here.

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The Benefits of Senior Living

Senior Living: The chance to engage in life and meet new people. An increased sense of security.

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How the Sandwich Generation Can Reduce Caregiver Burnout

Discover a variety of senior living options all on one campus when you choose a Life Plan Community: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support.

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Cost of Senior Living

If you or a loved one is thinking about making the move to a Life Plan Community, it can be helpful to first understand the costs involved, which is why we’ve created this comprehensive guide.

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Communication Strategies for Family Members

Sit down with a HumanGood memory support program manager for an educational discussion on communication strategies for loved ones with dementia.

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Providing Meaningful Visits in Memory Support

Join our HumanGood director of memory support services as she outlines how to have meaningful visits with your loved ones in memory support.

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Guide

What is a Life Plan Community

Learn more about Life Plan Communities and how they are designed to offer independent living residences and access to higher levels of care.

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How I Financed My Move to a Senior Living Community

Learn some innovative ways that HumanGood residents funded their moves into senior housing.

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Complete Guide: Touring a Retirement Community

Seniors and caregivers can use these tips to evaluate senior housing options.

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Pickle Pals

It took one resident stepping out of her comfort zone and onto the community pickleball court of Valle Verde to find more than just a physical activity. She also found a circle of friends.

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How I Made the Move

Downsizing and moving can be challenging—but a new place can also provide a fresh start. Learn how HumanGood residents made the transition to senior housing.

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How to Know When a Parent Shouldn't Live Alone

From seeing the warning signs to starting a conversation early, here’s how to navigate a change to your parent’s living situation.

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5 Steps to Help You Talk to Mom and Dad About Senior Living

Use this guide to help you in your next conversation with your aging parents about transitioning to a senior living community.

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At This Time of My Life

Say hello to the older adults who’ve found the freedom to nurture their passions and forge new friendships at Plymouth Village in Redlands, California.

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The Guide to Senior Living Care Options

Your primer to the different levels of care offered in senior living.

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6 Tips for Downsizing and Packing When Moving to a Senior Living Community

Making the move to a senior living community? Use this checklist as you pack.

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Fall Prevention: How Senior Living Can Decrease Falls

Personalized care plans and community support help keep seniors safe and active.

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Making Friends in Senior Living: 5 Guys Form a Family

Meet the members of the men's table at Redwood Terrace in Escondido, California, and find out how they built a family in senior living.

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Understanding Age-Related Memory Loss

Memory support can be the right solution—and offer some peace of mind—for those with dementia and their loved ones.

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Guide to Touring a Memory Support Community

Choosing a memory support community for your loved one is about finding a safe space and ensuring they remain engaged in life.

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Making the Move to Senior Living

Step-by-step moving tips for downsizing, selling your home and simplifying moving day.

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Financing Senior Living: Make the Move More Affordable

There is more than one right way to finance senior living. From selling your home to long-term care insurance and other assets, here's how you can afford senior living.

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The Levels of Care in Senior Living Communities

CCRCs. Life Plan Communities. Assisted living. Here's what you need to know about levels of care in senior living communities.

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Every Day at Noon

Meet Plymouth Village residents C.B. and Peter, who bonded over a shared love of ping pong. Ping pong has kept the friends active, taking them all the way to the Senior Olympics.

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6 Steps to Organizing Your Retirement Expenses

After years of working, saving and paying bills, it’s time to prepare your finances for the next chapter—a happy retirement.

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How a Family Caregiver Can Get the Financial and Medical Information They Need

Being a caregiver can often feel overwhelming. Use this guide to learn how to handle all the emotional and financial responsibilities.

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Joke of the Day

Terraces at Los Altos residents come to Gary’s apartment for the jokes, but they stay for the coffee and connection.

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Meet Cathy

Cathy lives with joy and purpose every day.

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Concert on the Lawn

Rydal Waters resident Fran knew she wanted to help uplift her neighbors. Sharing her musical talent was just the spark everyone needed.

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Growing Together

Everyone is welcome in the orchards and gardens of Valle Verde, from bees to butterflies to new friends. Discover the story of residents dedicated to the hard work, beauty and rewards of gardening.

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Lifelong Learning: Will Life be Interesting in Retirement?

HumanGood residents describe how they remain engaged, involved and active through lifelong learning.

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Age of Discovery: Dave

Regents Point resident Dave talks about focusing on the things that matter.

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Modern Family Tree: Larry & Shirley

Westminster Gardens residents Larry and Shirley describe their senior living community as family.

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Article

Is Residential Living Right for You?

CCRC Retirement communities allow you to live a rich, purposeful life

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3 Things You Didn't Know About Paying for a CCRC

Financing your move to a CCRC is easier than you think.

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Aging in Place: A CCRC Allows Senior Couples to Stay Together, Receive Different Care

What happens when one spouse requires more care than the other in a senior living community?

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Sandwich Generation Struggles: Squeezed Between Parents and Kids

How to balance caregiving duties when you’re stuck in the middle.

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Can You Afford to Move Mom In?

Members of the sandwich generation talk about the cost of caring for a parent at home.

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Plan Ahead to Avoid Financial Shocks

Follow this checklist to create a contingency plan that will help you keep your cool when retirement planning goes awry.

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Traveling Helps Seniors Stay Active and Engaged

Even short trips away from home can boost your wellness and mobility.

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Choosing a Senior Living Community as Your Next Home

Seniors search for convenience, accessibility to care and community as they explore senior living options.

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5 Fall Prevention Yoga Balance Poses

Grab a chair and a towel and help loved ones try these balance exercises.

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5 Time-Saving Hacks for Sandwich Generation Caregivers

Caring for a parent can feel like a full-time job—these hacks can help.

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Caregiver Support: 5 Tips for Providing Compassionate Care for Family Caregivers

Encouraging words for those providing respite care or long-term care for aging parents.

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Caregiver Support: Tips for Medication Management

Following medication guidelines is essential to ensure that loved ones receive the benefits of prescriptions and avoid adverse reactions. Use these tips to create the best prescription management plan for your family member.

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CCRC Retirement Communities and the Benefits of an Entry Fee

Choosing an affordable retirement community for the long-term may include entrance fees.

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Considering Moving to a Senior Living Community? How to Sell Your Home Quickly

The infographic provides tips for selling your home in preparation for a move to senior living.

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Discovering the Writers in Senior Living Communities

A number of residents in senior living communities use their time and talents to pursue post-retirement careers as professional writers. Others are just beginning to discover their talent while living in a community.

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Downsizing Dilemmas: How to Help Parents Clean Out

Whether they’re pack rats or minimalists, helping parents downsize is an emotional process—these tips can help.

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Exercise Your Long-Term Memory With Brain Games

Challenge your brain with three puzzles to stimulate active thinking.

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Fall Prevention: Accessible Home vs. Senior Living Communities

You can retrofit homes to keep loved ones safe longer, or let a senior living community take care of safety for you.

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Financing Senior Living in a CCRC: All About Asset Assessment

A financial planner helps his family realize that senior living is possible.

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Finding Grief Support for Parents in Senior Living Communities

Senior living can offer parents grief support and opportunities to make new friends.

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Get Up and Move: 4 Steps to Creating a Fall Prevention Exercise Program

Regular exercise can help seniors stay mobile and prevent falls.

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How to Cope with Losing a Parent with Long-Term Memory Loss

Long-term memory loss is tough on adult children. Here’s how to communicate and connect with your parent.

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Senior Housing

Looking for a strategy for having the conversation about senior living with your parents? Listen to this expert podcast for advice.

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Is Caregiving Career Sabotage?

Sandwich generation members face challenges balancing work and caregiving. Here’s how to reduce their long-term effects.

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It's Not Always Dementia: Top 5 Misdiagnoses

Forgetfulness can be concerning, but see a specialist before assuming it’s long-term memory loss.

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Keeping Your Parents Engaged and Mentally Active to Ward Off Long-Term Memory Loss

Encouraging your parents to stay engaged may help prevent memory loss.

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Living Alone With Others in California Senior Living

Senior living allows your loved ones to remain independent—but never feel alone.

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Long Term Memory Loss: 4 Brain Workouts to Stay Sharp

How to stave off memory loss with brain training.

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Long-Term Memory Loss: 10 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

The verdict is still out on what causes dementia; but you can help prevent Alzheimer's disease by reducing your risk factors.

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Long-Term Memory Loss: Help Prevent Alzheimer's with a Healthy Diet

Adding brain-friendly choices into your diet can help prevent or slow the progression of the most common forms of long-term memory loss.

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Retirement Planning Checklist for Medicare Open Enrollment

Whether you’re new to Medicare or a seasoned beneficiary, pay attention to these Medicare issues during the annual open enrollment period.

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Sandwich Generation Struggles: Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression in Parents

How adult children can help seniors get the depression treatment they need.

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Should You Leave an Inheritance for Your Children?

Three seniors reveal why they will—or won’t—bequeath their wealth.

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Should You Take an Online Memory Loss Test?

If you’re worried about long-term memory loss, you should probably skip the online memory loss test screenings and visit a doctor.

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Should You Use a Retirement Planning Calculator to Estimate Health Care Costs?

While some web-based tools will help you reach your financial goals, others could confuse them.

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What is Long-Term Care Insurance, Anyway?

Learn the ins and outs of long-term care insurance and how it might help finance your future needs.

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What You Need to Know About Review and Referral Sites for Senior Living

Review sites offer a lot of information, but are they the best place to find a community for your parent?

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Writing A Will: 6 Common Mistakes

Seniors can protect their wishes by avoiding these estate-planning pitfalls.

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Delaying Retirement: Residents Continue to Work

Residents banish the idea of the ‘retirement home’ as they continue to work while living in senior housing.

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What Is Life Like Here?

Documentary filmmakers captured our residents’ answers.

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Why I Moved in 2020

When is the right time to move to senior living? For these residents, a transition to a HumanGood Life Plan Community during quite an unusual year was the best decision. Let them tell you about it.

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