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Post 13 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 26, 2025

Step 2 – Identify Your Obstacles and Concerns Before you can plan effectively for the future, it’s important to understand what’s not working in the present. Step 2 in our 12-step planning process invites you to take an honest look at your current living situation and identify the obstacles that may be affecting your safety, […]

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Post 12 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 24, 2025

A Step-by-Step Planning Process for Choosing the Right Living Arrangement Making the right housing decision in retirement is one of the most important—and personal—choices you’ll face. It’s not just about bricks and mortar. It’s about how and where you want to live as you age, and how that choice supports your independence, safety, relationships, and […]

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Post 11 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 19, 2025

Comparing the Cost of Living at Home vs. a Senior Living Community In Post 10, we explored how to choose a senior living community that aligns with your lifestyle, values, and care needs. But before making a final decision, it’s important to understand the financial side of the equation—especially when comparing the cost of staying […]

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Post 10 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 17, 2025

Choosing a Senior Community In Post 9, we explored the many types of senior living communities—from independent living to assisted living, memory care, and CCRCs. If you’re beginning to think that community living might be a good fit for you, the next step is just as important: finding the right community. Choosing a senior living […]

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Post 9 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 12, 2025

Community Living Options for Seniors In Post 8, we explored private housing options like downsizing, condo living, and multigenerational households. But for many older adults, the desire for more support, safety, or social connection leads them to consider community living. Community living offers a range of environments designed specifically for older adults, with varying levels […]

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Post 8 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 10, 2025

My Current Home Isn’t Working—Now What? Realizing that your current home no longer meets your needs can be a powerful turning point. Whether it’s due to physical barriers, difficulty accessing care, or a growing sense of isolation, these challenges often prompt a critical question: What are my options? Recognizing that a change is needed opens […]

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Post 7 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 5, 2025

Planning for Care Costs: What You Need to Know As we discussed in Post 6, deciding whether to Modify or Move™ is a deeply personal choice that depends on your health, lifestyle, and long-term goals. But no matter which path you choose—staying in your current home, downsizing, or relocating to a senior living community—there’s one […]

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Post 6 of the Series – Navigating the Next Chapter: A Guide to Senior Housing Transitions

By Kathleen Moniello | Aug 3, 2025

Understanding Care Needs: A Key Factor in Housing Decisions In our previous post, we introduced the Modify or Move™ framework—three paths forward when your current home no longer supports your needs. But before making any housing decision, there’s one essential step that can’t be skipped: Understanding your current and future care needs. Whether you’re a […]

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By Kathleen Moniello | Jul 29, 2025

Modify or Move™? Your Options for Aging in Place In our previous post, we explored the six key features that make a home safe and supportive for aging in place. But what if your current home doesn’t check all the boxes? That’s where the big decision comes in: Should you modify your current home—or is […]

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