Where do you want to grow old?
People have many options for living arrangements as an older adult, like living in a house with a group of friends (think Golden Girls), going to a 55+ community, or staying in your own house.
What are your plans? Where do you want to grow old?
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What choice did you make? What are the the pros and cons of your arrangement?
What advice do you have for others?
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I understand, I moved to AZ. 1.5 years ago. There is Mayo Clinic Hospital and many Mayo Clinic’s in MN. I moved to AZ. Because I needed to be closer to Mayo Clinic Phoenix. Good luck
Going to be 104 heat index in Fl.
Back north for me. They can keep this place.
My husband and i bought a vacation home to be our retirement home. However things change my youngest son and his family moved from France to our current hometown. I am loving seeing the grandchildren at least once a week. My husband recently retired and i don’t know how long we can maintain 2 homes on a retirement incomes. I love the town our retirement home is in, but our closest family is a 2 hour drive from there. Not sure what we will do.
This post is timely for me! I’m 74 and interested in a community living situation…like 50+. Finding the right group like the Golden Girls would be amazing but may be difficult to find. I live in LA and have no clue how to find or create such a situation. I would consider moving to a different state or even a different country, even though my son’s family lives here. LA has become extremely expensive. I don’t have the money to live on my own and don’t think it’s a good idea to live with my son. Any suggestions or ideas on finding a community living situation? Or other alternatives? I also can’t afford the senior living communities in LA.
Just moved from Austin TX to Northern Nevada - in the mountains. Couldn't take the heat any longer.
I moved tons very nice apt that is close to a mall, which I can walk to and also has a bus stop in front of building . I I live alone but I am still driving but am thankful they are they when I need them
I live in a 55+ community, many events 5 swimming pools and 6 clubhouses, if one wants to be busy they can be,
This is my base, I travel in my motorhome, cruise and so on.
Plan to stay her as long as possible, one floor, good location, lots to do.
Then I will go to IL or AL, do what I have to do.
Hi, The answere to staying in your own home maybe to rent out your spare room to a boarder. I have done this, after my wife died, and becides the extra income I find it rewarding in that it helps to offset lonliness.
I live in a 55 or older cooperative that I found out about from someone I know. I'd suggest asking around to get ideas, look at websites, and take tours.
Also consider your interests that you might have in common with others. Here we have a large property so there is lots of interest in nature and gardening. Also there are lots of owner organized things like book groups, crafts, woodworking, games, music, excursions, and so on.
Hello, thank you for your response. IT’s appreciated.
It sounds like you live in a senior living community. Unfortunately, I don’t have the income required for that. But will continue to search for less expensive community living opportunities.
Thanks again. Wishing you all the best.