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# Transforming the experience of aging

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### Welcome Friends!

### Collington is dedicated to providing insightful and helpful information about senior living to community residents, those looking to join a senior living community, and seniors’ loved ones and caretakers.

### Collington’s blog features topics such as senior living news, how seniors can stay active, what Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) can provide, different rehabilitation methods, what to consider when looking for a senior living community, and much more.

## [![7 Resolutions Seniors Can Make for the New Year](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Exercise_News_Image_600x400.png?width=600&name=Exercise_News_Image_600x400.png) 7 Resolutions Seniors Can Make for the New Year Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas and progress. – ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/7-resolutions-seniors-can-make-for-the-new-year)

## [![Artist-in-Residence Program Celebrates Another Noteworthy Partnership](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Collington_Website%20CTA%20(3).png?width=600&name=Collington_Website%20CTA%20(3).png) Artist-in-Residence Program Celebrates Another Noteworthy Partnership There is much to be grateful for this time of year, including the special partnerships Collington ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/artist-in-residence-program-celebrates-another-noteworthy-partnership)

## [![5 Reasons to Make Your CCRC Move Sooner Than Later](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WINDON-20231207-086-0878.jpg?width=600&name=WINDON-20231207-086-0878.jpg) 5 Reasons to Make Your CCRC Move Sooner Than Later This article is provided by our valued partner, myLifeSite. A 2019 consumer survey conducted here ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/5-reasons-to-make-your-ccrc-move-sooner-than-later)

## [![Comparing Life Plan Retirement Communities on Price](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/News%20Image%20600x400.png?width=600&name=News%20Image%20600x400.png) Comparing Life Plan Retirement Communities on Price Shopping for a life plan retirement community (also referred to as a CCRC or continuing care ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/comparing-life-plan-retirement-communities-on-price)

## [![Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community?](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Image_residents_swing_600x400.png?width=600&name=Blog_Image_residents_swing_600x400.png) Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community? 4 Key Aspects of the Decision Process Continuing care retirement communities are a popular ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/considering-a-continuing-care-retirement-community)

## [![Are Refundable Entry Fees at CCRCs Taxed When Received?](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/residents_staff_600x400.png?width=600&name=residents_staff_600x400.png) Are Refundable Entry Fees at CCRCs Taxed When Received? Continuing care retirement communities, also referred to as CCRCs or life plan communities, often ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/refundable-fees)

## [![What to Expect When Moving Into Independent Living](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BLONDEPHOTO_220616_678_1600290.jpg?width=600&name=BLONDEPHOTO_220616_678_1600290.jpg) What to Expect When Moving Into Independent Living Making the move to a senior living community can be an overwhelming experience that can often ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/what-to-expect-when-moving-into-independent-living)

## [![3 Common Senior Living Housing Options](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/apartment_living_600x400.jpg?width=600&name=apartment_living_600x400.jpg) 3 Common Senior Living Housing Options One of the most exciting parts of moving into a senior living community is choosing your new living ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/housing-options)

## [![Spring Cleaning for Seniors: Tips for Decluttering in Style!](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Irmgard%20Dugge%20and%20Joyce%20Fish.jpg?width=600&name=Irmgard%20Dugge%20and%20Joyce%20Fish.jpg) Spring Cleaning for Seniors: Tips for Decluttering in Style! Springtime means sunshine, outdoor adventures and spring cleaning! When it comes to spring ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/spring-cleaning-for-seniors)

## [![Why You Should Choose a Continuing Care Retirement Community](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-01-20%20at%2010.44.11%20AM.png?width=600&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-01-20%20at%2010.44.11%20AM.png) Why You Should Choose a Continuing Care Retirement Community With many types of senior living communities, it may be difficult to keep track of all your ... Learn More](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/blog/why-you-should-choose-a-continuing-care-retirement-community)

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