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Editorial Policy

Effective Date: April 27, 2025

At Fairways Cottage Retirement Living (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to providing accurate, trustworthy, and compassionate information to our readers. Our goal is to empower families, caregivers, and seniors with clear, helpful guidance about retirement living, senior care, and end-of-life planning.

This Editorial Policy outlines our standards for creating, reviewing, and updating the content you see on our website.

1. Our Mission

Fairways Cottage Retirement Living was founded with a simple mission:
To provide warm, reliable, and practical information that supports seniors and their families during life’s transitions.

We are passionate about delivering content that is:

  • Experienced — Written by individuals familiar with senior living and caregiving
  • Expert — Rooted in real-world knowledge and up-to-date research
  • Authoritative — Guided by best practices in senior care and healthcare communication
  • Trustworthy — Focused on your needs, not on commercial interests

2. Content Creation Process

All articles on Fairways Cottage Retirement Living are carefully created following a structured editorial process:

  • Topic Selection:
    We choose topics based on the real needs of seniors and caregivers, frequently inspired by common questions, caregiver challenges, and important changes in senior care practices.
  • Research:
    We rely on reputable sources such as government health agencies, senior care organizations, academic research, and leading healthcare providers. Sources may include but are not limited to:
  • Writing:
    Our articles are written in clear, empathetic language to ensure accessibility for readers of all backgrounds. We avoid medical jargon unless necessary and always aim for an approachable, friendly tone.
  • Review:
    Content undergoes internal review for accuracy, completeness, and sensitivity to the needs of our audience.
  • Fact-Checking:
    Key statistics, definitions, and healthcare recommendations are verified against primary sources before publishing.

3. Expertise of Our Authors

Our articles are written by individuals with experience in senior care, healthcare communication, or retirement community management.
Where applicable, content is reviewed or informed by professionals with relevant backgrounds in:

  • Geriatric care
  • Nursing
  • Senior housing and retirement living
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Social work or caregiver support

Author bios are provided to give transparency into the background and experience of the individuals contributing to our site.

4. Objectivity and Independence

Fairways Cottage Retirement Living maintains full editorial independence.
We do not accept payments or incentives in exchange for positive mentions of products, services, or organizations.

If we ever recommend a product or service, it is because we genuinely believe it could be helpful to our readers based on our research or experience.

If affiliate links or sponsored content are ever used in the future, they will be clearly disclosed within the article.

5. Updates and Accuracy

We recognize that information, especially in healthcare and senior living, evolves over time.

To maintain the highest standards of accuracy:

  • Content is reviewed at least once every 12 months.
  • Major articles may be updated sooner if significant changes occur in best practices, regulations, or recommendations.
  • Each article includes a “Last Updated” date so readers know how current the information is.

If readers spot an error or have a suggestion, we welcome feedback through our Contact Us page.

6. Corrections Policy

If we discover inaccuracies or errors in any of our articles, we promptly correct them.
Significant corrections will be clearly noted within the article with an explanation of the change.

We believe that transparency about corrections enhances the trust you place in us.

7. Feedback

Your feedback is important to us.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about the information on Fairways Cottage Retirement Living, please reach out to us:

Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a high standard of quality and trust.

Thank You for Trusting Fairways Cottage

At Fairways Cottage Retirement Living, we understand that decisions about retirement and senior care are deeply personal and often emotional.

We are honored to be a resource you can turn to with confidence and compassion.