09/28/2026
Knowing when to consider senior living isn’t always easy. Knowing what to look for can help.
For more than 45 years, we've worked alongside older adults and their families as they consider what they want from the next chapter of life. One thing we’ve learned: the best decisions are often made before a decision becomes urgent.
Changes in social connection, the growing demands of home maintenance, concerns about safety, or simply wanting more freedom and opportunity can all be reasons to start exploring what senior living could offer.
That’s why we created our latest resource, “Signs It May Be Time to Consider Senior Living—and Why Planning Early Matters.”
It brings together research and insights to help older adults and families recognize the signs, ask the right questions, and understand their options—without assuming that exploring senior living means making a move today.
Because planning ahead isn’t about giving up independence. It’s about having more choice in what comes next.