Life Plan Humboldt is powered by volunteers. A good way to start is to volunteer to be an Ambassador. You will get a short training so you can speak knowledgably about Life Plan Humboldt, a pin to wear that states “Ask me about Life Plan Humboldt” and a stack of business cards directing people to
May 9, 2022
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February 20, 2022
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What do you offer residents in terms of medical care?
That is a frequently asked question! While we cannot promise, we have had a family practitioner say she wants to start a home visit practice and be available to Life Plan Humboldt residents. That would be ideal. We are also planning a tele-medicine center with video conferencing ability and assistance using the technology. We plan
February 11, 2022
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What About Middle Income Older Adults?
There is a lack of a strong support system for aging here and everywhere in the US, and it is especially hard for someone in the financial middle. That’s why Life Plan Humboldt has tried to set pricing at a level that would be accessible to people who are at Humboldt County median income levels.
February 3, 2022
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What is the risk of sea level rise to the Life Plan Humboldt Arcata property?
The International Panel on Climate Change projects sea level to rise as much as 1 meter (about 3 feet) by 2100, depending on human efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, and to continue to rise after that. These projections are likely to be updated as feedbacks to atmospheric heating are understood better. The
January 21, 2022
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What can we start doing NOW to enhance the likelihood that we will be able to move into a Life Plan Humboldt residence in 10-15 years?
“My wife and I have been in Arcata for over 40 years. We are currently in our early 60’s and still working. We would love to move into Life Plan Humboldt in the future. We realize that there are already many deserving other locals who are “ahead of us in line”. But what can we
January 7, 2022
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Is a qualified charitable distribution better than a straight donation?
From MarketWatch Retirement Weekly By Dan Moisand Q: You have mentioned donating from an IRA in several of your columns. It is clear you are a fan of donating this way. Is it really that much better than just writing a check? A: I am indeed a fan of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) and QCD
December 6, 2021
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If I donate can I be guaranteed a home in Life Plan Humboldt?
People often ask if their donation can guarantee them a home in the Life Plan Humboldt community. There is no guarantee, but donors will be notified first when a waiting list is opened up. Watch for notice about a priority club, requesting a fully refundable $1000. This will be a waiting list, and most likely
December 6, 2021
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How can low-income seniors access the affordable senior cottages to be built on the LPH campus?
There are many details to be worked out. The affordable housing will be built by a separate business, but residents will share common spaces and many activities on the Life Plan Humboldt campus, such as bike and walking trails, the club house, and gardening opportunities. Construction expenses of the club house and grounds will be
September 22, 2021
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Sample of Potential Residence Sizes and Pricing
Sample of Potential Residence Sizes and Pricing for the Proposed Humboldt County CommunityNote: All Sizes and Prices are Preliminary and Subject to Change Prices are in 2025 Dollars Apartment / Cottage Size Sq. Ft. 80% Repayable Entrance Fee* 0% Repayable Entrance Fee* Monthly Fee for Both Entrance Fee Plans** 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment 600 $380,000 $266,000
June 9, 2021
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Why Move To Life Plan Humboldt?
At first glance selling your home to move to Life Plan Humboldt is a pretty big jolt…until you look a bit deeper. I have a little understanding because four sets of my friends have left a lifetime of Humboldt living, cast aside most of their art collections, walks with friends along the Bay, beaches and