Tuesday, June 28, 2011

A Retirement Community Just For You

I just read the following article from the Wall Street Journal about a new trend in retirement communities. 

"Whether you're an RV aficionado, a Tai Chi enthusiast or even an avowed nudist (gulp), a growing number of retirement communities are clamoring for your business with so-called niche retirement homes."

I hope this trend is true and will continue to grow.  I would like to see more diversity in the communities myself.  The baby boomer generation is so diverse retirement communities need to change in order to stay in business. 

Still the number one question I keep hearing is how I can afford a retirement communities.  My answer is, get your estate plan in order now.  Don't wait until you're in a crisis to think about Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits and Guardianships.  Estate planning is important for anyone at any age.  I hope that as our community becomes more educated with Estate Planning and Elder law more seniors will be able to choose where they want to live for what the community has to offer not because it’s what they can afford.

~Carrie

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052702304569504576408241776166346-lMyQjAxMTAxMDIwODEyNDgyWj.html