I'm with you 100%! I bought this place in the 80's to be close to my mother who was not well. I needed tp be near her, so I bought a unit at the front of the property, a couple streets away but still close. We walked together, my dog an I walked to her place every morning for 'breakfast' and a visit, to take care of her home for her, etc. I planned on moving into a one story condo, but never was able to. make the move. Mom was ill for 12 years, I was ill, my son became disabled and so on. So,I'm still here. I'm making it work as long as possible as It's paid for, great location, just not on the water like I planned!!!! After it's reno'd, with the little 'kitchen' set up in the 3rd bedroom, I'll be fine to stay until I can't! Wish me the best as I continue to struggle to get this all done! Blessings Elizabeth

Since I'm in Florida, my situation is probably much different than yours. We have gobs of retirement communities, of all shapes and sizes. The living quarters are all on one floor, but some are condos. some smallish homes and you pay for individual services you choose, some appartement-type living in high rises....pretty much anything you want. I used to be in retirement administration, and determined at that time to get my name on the waiting list and not allow myself to be in this situation. BUT, life has all kinds of twists and turns and screwy moves that change best laid plans. I'm on the waiting list for a retirement community, but need to stay here for now. My son is disabled with dystonia and other issues, moved to live with me for a couple years when he was first ill, at age 35, and now has a condo across the street. We see each other daily, talk often....I'm here for him and now he's here for me at times. When he can. So you see, I've been caught in this condo pretty much. That's why I'm renovating and setting up the upstairs to make it possible for me to stay upstairs when I can't use the stairs safely. Suggestion: find the right community for you and your husband, now. Don't wait. You want to expand your possibilities, not limit them. I got caught by circumstances. Make your choices and decisions before that happens. This is one of the real frustrations in my life, loss of control. For so many years I've been controlled by circumstances....my mother, my son, my health.....now, working with Mayo, getting answers and given more control of my health, my life is mine again. What a great feeling! I'm not really in control, I know that. BUT, I have more control now than I have in years. Love it, liking life and myself much better. Blessings to you. Elizabeth

There is nothing like a one story house. Have always lived in them.neighbors are all struggling in their 2 story homes.
Some that have bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs have moved into them in their 70s.