Renowned Gerontologist Ken Dychtwald Challenges Myths That May Mislead People Into Making Wrong Decisions About Best Options in Senior Living
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) December 08, 2011
Ken Dychtwald Ph.D., today challenged five prevailing myths and misperceptions about the senior living concept known as the continuing care retirement community, or CCRC. Dychtwald, psychologist, gerontologist, best-selling author, and CEO of Age Wave, expressed his comments in a new report presented today at Vi at Silverstone, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community.
There are prevailing myths and misperceptions about CCRCs which do not match todays realities, and which can sometimes complicate or mislead decision-making, according to Dychtwald. As a result, people planning for retirement may be missing out on one of the better options available in senior living today.
Dychtwald said, It is the reasons for and psychology behind these myths that can be the most revealing. Some of these myths arise from memories and images of old-fashioned retirement homes our parents or grandparents may have lived in. Others are grounded in deeper concerns we may have regarding how to best optimize our health and independence in later life.
Titled Five Myths and Realities of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Age Waves report and supporting research were commissioned by Vi, a developer, owner and operator of older adult living communities. The document is available in its entirety at http://www.ViLiving.com.
Meg Ostrom, Vis senior vice president and project director, said the purpose behind the research that went into the report is to help those looking at retirement choices to better understand the psychology that is often behind the misperceptions, and the reality, of todays CCRC offerings.
Today, deciding to move to a CCRC is typically a pro-active decision to have an active, fulfilling lifestyle while at the same time preparing for future care needs, Ostrom said. This is not a reactive move triggered or forced by poor health or other event.
According to Dychtwald, the research uncovered five major myths:
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A New Website About Retirement Provides Information, Tools and a Social Network
A New Website About Retirement Provides Information, Tools and a Social Network
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 29, 2008
Aimed at the 35 million retirees in the U.S. today and the 79 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who will reach retirement age over the next twenty years, RetirementWeb.com is a new website dedicated to all aspects of retirement. It provides useful retirement resources for visitors and a social network where members can meet, learn, share and have fun.
RetirementWeb.com covers everything from retirement planning to retirement living. There are feature articles, custom newsfeeds, interactive tools and informational videos. The site is easy to navigate and includes special sections on health, money, housing, travel, and people. The retirement and seniors related content is updated regularly.
The RetirementWeb Community is an online social network where members can participate in forum discussions, read or write blogs, view or post videos, pictures, local events and more. There are also groups where members can meet other members that have similar interests such as travel, golf or gardening. The community which appeals to retired seniors and pre-retirees is easy to join and free of charge.
While there are other senior and retirement websites, RetirementWeb.com is unique in terms of the scope of resources and community features that are available to visitors and members. Additional features are being planning and are expected to be introduced later this year.
According to an article in USA Today, over the course of the next two decades, an average of 10,000 baby boomers each day will reach retirement age, adding millions to the retired population.
RetirementWeb.com founder Mike Kaufman believes an increasing number of boomers and seniors are looking for answers and support. As a result he states “Our goal is to help people understand the various retirement options, opportunities and pitfalls, so they can make the most of their retirement years.” He further adds, “I urge anyone interested in retirement to stop by and check out the website including the online community.”
For more information, contact Mike Kaufman at 702-914-2421 or by email.
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New Project Gathers Stories about Social Security for Book, Awareness Effort
New Project Gathers Stories about Social Security for Book, Awareness Effort
Newcastle, Maine (Vocus) May 27, 2010
A new effort to gather stories about the importance of Social Security in our society has been launched. The Social Security Stories Project is seeking story submissions from the public, with a goal of receiving 1,000 stories by the end of July. The stories will then be reviewed for possible inclusion in a new book to be published in honor of the 75th anniversary of Social Security on Aug. 14, 2010.
Those who have received Social Security as well as those who know of a friend or family member whose life was impacted are encouraged to submit their stories. Online submission is easy and requires less than 400 words or a short video. Full details and a submission form are available at http://www.SocialSecurityStories.org .
“We are hoping the younger generations will interview their parents and grandparents on the subject which is why our website offers interview questions,” says Barbara Burt, executive director for the Frances Perkins Center, a nonprofit organization leading the project as part of its mission to honor and learn from Frances Perkins (the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet). A pioneering woman in and ahead of her time, Perkins was U.S. secretary of labor for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She was champion of the New Deal, close friend and advisor to FDR.
The Social Security Stories Project seeks to create a full picture of the importance of Social Security to celebrate and share with all U.S. citizens, and the world.
Stories may be about how:
Social Security helped a family after a tragedy.
Social Security is helping with retirement even in these tough financial times.
Children were left without a working parent or were orphaned, but Social Security provided economic security.
Social Security helped ensure someone received an education.
A veteran was able to live in dignity.
“We’re inviting people across America to share examples of how Social Security made a meaningful difference in their life or the life of someone they know — as it currently does for one in six Americans,” says Burt.
There are three ways to submit a story:
1. Upload a video on YouTube (less than 3 minutes in length) and include a link to the video with the submission form available at http://www.SocialSecurityStories.org .
2. Fill out the simple form on the website (400 words or less).
3. Send a hard copy of your story in regular mail to: Social Security Stories Project, Frances Perkins Center, PO Box 281, Newcastle, ME 04553
Go to SocialSecurityStories.org for more information.
The project is also utilizing social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to get out the word in a grassroots effort to share and celebrate stories about Social Security and educate the public. Go to SocialSecurityStories.org for more information.
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New ‘About Florida Article’ Site Sheds Some Light on the Sunshine State
New ‘About Florida Article’ Site Sheds Some Light on the Sunshine State
Deland, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2006
Carlin Cotton publishing has developed a new website just for articles that are about Florida. It is rare to find so much information compiled on one site that is detailed with a variety of topics on the sunshine state. So many people are retiring in Florida and http://www.AboutFloridaArticles is like a “one stop resource” of over 500 articles about the sunshine state.
About Florida Articles hosts information that could take days to find if you were looking in all of the areas separately. Instead, the articles that are provided, offer a comprehensive guide to what makes Florida so attractive as a place to visit, as well as a place to live. This site has a sister blog, http://www.floridasecretplaces.com that hosts information with the latest news about beautiful spots that most tourists never know about. It keeps tourists, and Florida residents up on the latest news about places to visit in Florida. It takes hundreds of hours to compile a directory that is so full of articles about one place.
Tourists and Florida residents will be filled with information because of the wide range of articles such as:
Florida Arts
Florida Boating
Florida Cruise ships
Florida energy efficient homes
Florida family
Florida fishing
Florida parks and guides
Florida universities
Florida Vacation packages
Florida Fun
Florida Real Estate
Florida recreation vehicles
Florida resorts
Florida shopping
Florida beaches
Florida tourist attractions
Florida travel tips
Traveling in Florida
Florida Vacation Homes
Florida Vacation Tips
Carlin Cotton Publishing is located in Deland, Florida and creates DVD park guides for Florida Parks and beautiful places. Caty Carlin is a Florida resident, a studio artist, and director of “Theater of the Soul,” a cosmic Internet coffeehouse that hosts a menu of classes and food for the soul.
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HobbiesforRetirement.com: A Blog About Activities for Retirees
HobbiesforRetirement.com: A Blog About Activities for Retirees
Chiloquin, OR (PRWEB) June 26, 2010
HobbiesforRetirement.com, a blog that updates with information on hobbies that best fit the lives of seniors, has published several new pages, including “Early Retirement Planning,” “Senior Camping,” and “Senior Volunteers.”
The page “Early Retirement Planning” from HobbiesforRetirement.com delineates several methods of saving money for retirement, providing positives and negatives for each. Instead of relying on social security or pensions, the page recommends investing in mutual funds and real estate for more aggressive, though taxable, retirement planning. Non-taxable retirement plans, such as 401ks and Roth IRAs, are also described. Finally, the page advises future retirees to ensure that all high interest loans, like credit card debt, are paid off before retiring.
“Senior Camping,” written for HobbiesforRetirement.com, provides information on the time-honored senior activity of camping in the great outdoors. The page notes that many seniors will want to purchase a “wonderfully cozy recreation vehicle” to make camping a bit easier and less rugged. However, HobbiesforRetirement.com does not advise simply relaxing in the comfort of an RV, but also recommends that seniors try dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles while camping. The page also mentions the great deal seniors receive when purchasing the Senior Pass to visit America’s national parks.
Seniors “can greatly improve the community, either by joining national programs like the Senior Corps, or by participating in service activities sponsored by local senior centers” states the page “Senior Volunteers.” HobbiesforRetirement.com proposes volunteer work as a way to occupy the time of seniors with excess energy and a strong work ethic. The main program listed for seniors to get involved with is the Senior Corps, which the page notes is a government sponsored program. Seniors in this program are said to be given the choice of joining the Foster Grandparent Program, the Senior Companion Program, or RSVP, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. These programs are noted to aid seniors in helping children, other seniors, and their community, respectively. “Senior Volunteers” makes a final note that even seniors in nursing homes should still be able to find ways to volunteer with a local senior center if they desire to do so.
About HobbiesforRetirement.com:
HobbiesforRetirement.com was launched in March of 2008, and wrote blog entries about topics like bingo and knitting. WebsiteBusiness.com is responsible for the site structure and maintenance of HobbiesforRetirement.com.
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About Identity Theft: Read About Prevention, Do You Need Insurance, Internet, Credit Cards, Social Security And How To Protect Yourself And Reporting
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