If you’re looking for a retirement community for yourself or someone you love, chances are you’ve seen the ads for A Place For Mom. Should you use this referral service? I’ll walk you through the pros and cons, and what goes on behind the scenes at the community level.
Thinking about moving to a retirement community or helping a loved one find the right fit? In this episode of The Retyrement Life Podcast, we go behind the scenes of what really happens during a community tour and sharing what to look for on a tour of a retirement community. You’ll learn what questions to…
Starting the conversation about assisted living can be one of the hardest things families face. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to approach the topic with love, patience, and understanding. You’ll learn why this conversation is so emotional, how to prepare yourself before you begin, and what to say—and not say—when it’s time to…
Welcome to The Retyrement Life Podcast — where retirement isn’t an ending, it’s the beginning of something new. I’m Lisa Tyre. With nearly 30 years working in retirement living and as cofounder of Living Well for Seniors, I’ve spent my career helping people navigate this stage of life with confidence, joy, and purpose. On this…
Doctor visits can be stressful, for you and your loved one. Between keeping track of medications, remembering what the doctor said, and managing emotions, it’s easy to leave feeling more confused than when you arrived. In this issue of In this episode of The Retyrement Life Podcast, I’m sharing simple, practical tips to make appointments smoother, calmer, and more productive. You’ll…
“Am I taking away their independence? or am I ensuring their safety?” This is the question that keeps so many adult children awake at night. Making the decision to look into assisted living is one of the hardest emotional hurdles in the retirement journey. Often, we wait for a catastrophic event, like a fall, to…
Thinking about whether it’s time to downsize or move into an independent living community? In this episode of The Retyrement Life Podcast, we take an honest look at the real pros and cons, from the freedom of maintenance-free living to the emotional side of leaving a longtime home. Host Lisa Tyre breaks down what to…