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2 Join well and stay well!
The most important objective of a CCRC is for residents to live healthy and independent
lives for as long as possible. The best time to move is while you are able to enjoy all that
the community has to offer, knowing that you will qualify for continuing care coverage,
which is one of the greatest advantages a CCRC has.
This continuing care coverage ensures you will have a seamless transition should you
ever require short or long-term care in the future. This takes away the worry of having
to wait for an “incident” before deciding it is time to choose a retirement community, and
instead provides the peace of mind that you can enjoy the best life has to offer while
knowing that if you ever need the extra care, it will be ready for you when you need it.

3 Building relationships is what makes it a community.
Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community early enough gives you ample time to
create meaningful relationships. What’s a community without those that make it so much
more than a building, programs, and activities! Friends can offer laughter, build memories,
and can even offer support and encouragement when you need them most. If you move
later, you may miss the opportunity and time to form these relationships.

4 Choosing to move sooner, ensures you will qualify.
The CCRC contracts require one to be able to live independently when moving into the
community. Many communities also conduct a health evaluation for prospective residents
during the application process. Those who do not meet the required standards are declined.
Joining too late may mean missing out on CCRC benefits.

Moving while younger is an easier task and better
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for your health.
Moving can be a daunting task, both physically and mentally. Moving while younger becomes
much easier since you are more able-bodied and in good health to handle the stress that
comes with it. Moving while older increases your chances of experiencing relocation stress
syndrome (RSS) which includes symptoms like confusion, anxiety, and loneliness.

Remove financial worries and begin enjoying the
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When you become a resident in a CCRC community, you may no longer need to worry
about financial security, the rising cost of health care, property taxes, insurance, and home
maintenance costs.

Many delay their decisions due to uncertainty about the effect on their finances, however, a
CCRC with a “Type A” contract is financially safe and you can rely on the fact that you will
never be asked to leave should you outlive your assets or experience a loss of health.
Making the decision now means less time worrying about your finances and more time
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enjoying the GoodLife !