Holistic Living in Life Plan Communities: Providing a Continuum of Care for Seniors - Softcover

Herb, Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578193795 ISBN 13: 9780578193793

Publisher: Lake Union Press, 2017

Synopsis

If you’re retired or soon to be retired, you owe it to yourself to learn about residential options, including life plan communities.

In contrast to traditional continuing care retirement communities, life plan communities recognize that seniors are retiring from work, not from life. They are designed for residents who still want to participate fully in their communities, engaging in activities, programs, and volunteer opportunities. But they also provide the security of different levels of care and assistance, available on an as-needed basis.

To help you determine whether a life plan community is right for you, author Frederick Herb first describes the range of residential options for retirees. He then focuses on the structure and services of life plan communities, payment plans, and living arrangements. The book also offers detailed information to help you select the residential option that will best meet your needs and budget. You’ll learn how to understand the resident care agreement, what to inspect before moving in, and how to finance and arrange your move.

With Herb’s facts and advice at your fingertips, you’ll be well prepared for an easy transition into the next stage of an enjoyable, fulfilling life.

About this title

About the Author:

Frederick Herb and his wife have lived in the Mirabella community in Seattle for seven years. Prior to retirement, Herb was senior principal scientist at the Boeing Company, where he worked in information/computing services. He held various technical and managerial positions, which included being responsible for writing proposals.

When choosing a retirement community, Herb and his wife were greatly influenced by their experiences in caring for their own elderly parents. After seeing them move around to multiple care facilities, they decided that one single community that offered a continuum of care was the best choice. Since moving to Mirabella, they've been an active part of the community, serving on various committees of the residential association.

Review:

If you have any interest in the possibility of living together with others in an engaged life setting, then this is the book for you. Mr. Herb has exhaustively considered all aspects of communal life from how to start, to what questions to ask, to how to get acquainted after move-in.

A decision to uproot and move into such a community is not one to be taken lightly. Fred Herb, here, in this well-written, well-organized book provides a guide to accompany you through all the steps involved.

Jack Cumming, NaCCRA Research Director

About this edition

• Publisher: Lake Union Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0578193795
• ISBN 13: 9780578193793
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306