This is the John Knox Village East Blog where you can find information relevant to seniors. This information ranges from updates to healthcare policy to ways to stay fit, active and engaged as you age.
Despite the uncertainty of the past 12 months, the residential real estate market is soaring. Home values rose considerably throughout the final three quarters of 2020, and so far in 2021, that trend shows no sign of stopping...
The search for the perfect senior living community comes with plenty of different factors to consider. For many, it begins with finding the viable options in their desired area and gathering information. From there, going to actually...
It’s very common to feel a little unsure about senior living. It can feel like a big commitment and a drastic change. Those concerns are exactly why it helps to go on your own fact-finding mission to discover what life is like there and how a community...
Many people assume that aging in place at home will be the most cost-effective option for their retirement years. However, when they begin to look at the details and compare the value of living in a retirement community to the costs associated...
Choosing a retirement community is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for the next chapter of your life. But with differences in things like costs, contract options, availability of health care, amenities, services and more...
We hear from people all the time they wished they moved into our community sooner than they did. There are many reasons people express this sentiment...
One of the most commonly heard phrases among residents of senior living communities is, “I wish I’d moved here sooner.” That’s because, once they make the move and begin enjoying the extra time and freedom they have — not to mention all the activities, services and amenities...
You may not feel ready yet for senior living — and we get that — but there are many benefits to choosing to move sooner rather than later. Here are a couple of examples of common objections we hear all the time and why they shouldn’t stop you from making...
If the COVID-19 situation has slowed down your move toward choosing a senior living community, you can still use this time to your advantage. There are plenty of things you can do now to get your house — and yourself — ready...
A common step before moving into your ideal senior living community is to go through the process of downsizing. That process can feel a bit daunting, so we’ve created a helpful checklist to make things a little easier. And if you’re at home more often...