How to make a smooth transition to a retirement community

Whether you have to move or you want to move, settling into a retirement community can be a major adjustment. "It's more than picking furnishings," says Monique Eliezer, chief officer of sales, marketing and strategy for Ingleside retirement communities. To make a successful transition, senior living experts recommend spending less time worrying about floor plans and more time doing the following:

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