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Joinfortmill

(17,517 posts)
2. Well, I'm 75, divorced, and still living independently. However, I did sell my condo and I now rent a small apartment..
Mon Dec 11, 2023, 01:21 PM
Dec 2023

near my daughter and her family. When I was first retired, I lived in a 55 and older condominium community. I liked it a lot. I'm very introverted, but I do like to be with people some of the time, so this worked for me, because there was always something going on. and I could be as involved as I liked.

Now that I'm 75, I'm beginning to think about a time when I might not be as independent as I am now. I keep fit with regular aerobic exercise, but still, I've had a couple of health issues, and I am definitely slowing down.-

If you can afford it, it sounds like a continuing care community might be for you both. My daughter's mother-in-law lived in one until she passed away. I think she enjoyed it very much. Once you verify that it's financially stable and has a good reputation, the most important issue, in my opinion, is the cost. It's expensive (peruse the fine print carefully). If after your research, you like a particular community, I'd go for it. Best of luck.

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Marking. I have a MiL that might benefit from a community like that. ms liberty Dec 2023 #1
Well, I'm 75, divorced, and still living independently. However, I did sell my condo and I now rent a small apartment.. Joinfortmill Dec 2023 #2
In another life snowybirdie Dec 2023 #3
You don't say whether you have children - either nearby or far away. marybourg Dec 2023 #4
My aunt and uncle tried two other retirement homes before they found one they considered OK. eppur_se_muova Dec 2023 #5
If you go to assisted living try to find one that is nonprofit. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #6
The OP doesn't seem to need assisted living yet. Independent Living marybourg Dec 2023 #7
You can be one fall away from disaster. I went Tomconroy Dec 2023 #8
True, but nobody goes into assisted living before they need the assistance. marybourg Dec 2023 #9
I think you are confused about the terms you are using. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #10
No, I'm not. As I said upthread, I'm in my early 80's marybourg Dec 2023 #11
I'm not going to argue with you. Tomconroy Dec 2023 #12
Your description matches my experience with my mom. yardwork Jan 2024 #15
Yes, that the usual path. Assisted living is not for the well. marybourg Jan 2024 #16
It worked fairly well. COVID caused isolation and issues yardwork Jan 2024 #18
This wouldn't work for everyone.... anciano Dec 2023 #13
I am 75 years old, still living on my own, and in excellent health. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2023 #14
My MIL, who is 89, is moving to a senior apartment complex near us. yardwork Jan 2024 #17
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