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by Carol Fena
Retirement communities are not just for the retired. At age 55, you are eligible to move into age-restricted communities or a community with no age restriction that is also right for retirement. You may be anxious to move to a community for many reasons. Here are some reasons why people move.
1) Your neighbors -- real estate statistics show one of the main reasons people move is because of neighbor problems. If I was a sales agent at a retirement community, I would ask my prospective clients, "How is your current neighborhood." If the customer starts talking about their neighbors with the barking dog, the teenagers with loud music, the eyesore home next door etc, I would know this was a serious buyer for a retirement community. Retirement communities have rules and restrictions that protect you from these stressful situations and seniors are flocking to them.
Seniors particularly are vulnerable and aging makes it more difficult to cope. It is true that retirement communities are somewhat insulated from the stresses of the outside world, but in a beneficial way for seniors. It is not selfish to want to live somewhere that is dedicated to your peace of mind, well being and happiness, but the fact is that seniors require more quiet and relief from everyday stress. It is especially true for those with any kind of health problem.
2) Home Maintenance -- this is also a big one--bad neighbors can get you motivated but constant upkeep of your current home will just wear you out. You have looked forward to doing things in your retirement years that are different from taking care of your home. If you want to travel you have to worry about who will watch your home. Your home is probably aging as you are, and consumes finances you will need for your retirement. Sometimes your floor plan isn't right for your senior years.
3) Climate -- the third main reason for moving and maybe the number one reason for those that move to another state is wanting a milder climate. As we age, we notice the cold more so we stay inside instead of going outside for needed exercise and the vitamin D from sunshine. Many seniors are snowbirds and can enjoy 2 climates by traveling back and forth. You can find the solution to this problem by being more mobile and sometimes creative. Creative solutions may involve timeshares, resorts, retirement rv parks, and even boats and cabins.
4) Health -- as we age, we may begin to have the first signs of disease, disabilities and illness. We believe that moving to another place may be good for us. This can be a place where the air and water are cleaner, a place where there isn't as much traffic, a place with more sunshine, a place with conveniences nearby, or a place closer to medical facilities we want. Health is the number one concern of aging seniors and often it requires moving.
5) Family -- there are many seniors starting to move to where their children live and this increases as they age. Problems can arise here: the area may be one they cannot afford. If so, the children must help out, if possible. The senior may wish to stay independent while the children wish the senior to live with them. These can be complicated situations and must be worked out in the families.
Often the simple answer is to help the aging parent to get settled into a retirement condominium community where there is help available 24 hours and maybe some assisted living services, if necessary, while still staying active as much as possible.
6) Social Life -- The freedom that seniors feel from not having job pressures gives them more time for social activities. Perhaps when they were in their career years they never had this time. Retirement communities are full of activities and opportunities to meet new people. You can be as socially involved as you wish.
These situations and more have made retirement communities extremely popular, and today, they are abundant, and in every state. They are helping many seniors to live the full and active life they always dreamed of in retirement.
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About Carol Fena
Carol Fena, is a Realtor specializing in retirement communities. More about Carol and how she can help at Best Guide-Retirement Communities.
Retirement communities are not just for the retired. At age 55, you are eligible to move into age-restricted communities or a community with no age restriction that is also right for retirement. You may be anxious to move to a community for many reasons. Here are some reasons why people move.1) Your neighbors -- real estate statistics show one of the main reasons people move is because of neighbor problems. If I was a sales agent at a retirement community, I would ask my prospective clients, "How is your current neighborhood." If the customer starts talking about their neighbors with the barking dog, the teenagers with loud music, the eyesore home next door etc, I would know this was a serious buyer for a retirement community. Retirement communities have rules and restrictions that protect you from these stressful situations and seniors are flocking to them.
Seniors particularly are vulnerable and aging makes it more difficult to cope. It is true that retirement communities are somewhat insulated from the stresses of the outside world, but in a beneficial way for seniors. It is not selfish to want to live somewhere that is dedicated to your peace of mind, well being and happiness, but the fact is that seniors require more quiet and relief from everyday stress. It is especially true for those with any kind of health problem.
2) Home Maintenance -- this is also a big one--bad neighbors can get you motivated but constant upkeep of your current home will just wear you out. You have looked forward to doing things in your retirement years that are different from taking care of your home. If you want to travel you have to worry about who will watch your home. Your home is probably aging as you are, and consumes finances you will need for your retirement. Sometimes your floor plan isn't right for your senior years.
3) Climate -- the third main reason for moving and maybe the number one reason for those that move to another state is wanting a milder climate. As we age, we notice the cold more so we stay inside instead of going outside for needed exercise and the vitamin D from sunshine. Many seniors are snowbirds and can enjoy 2 climates by traveling back and forth. You can find the solution to this problem by being more mobile and sometimes creative. Creative solutions may involve timeshares, resorts, retirement rv parks, and even boats and cabins.
4) Health -- as we age, we may begin to have the first signs of disease, disabilities and illness. We believe that moving to another place may be good for us. This can be a place where the air and water are cleaner, a place where there isn't as much traffic, a place with more sunshine, a place with conveniences nearby, or a place closer to medical facilities we want. Health is the number one concern of aging seniors and often it requires moving.
5) Family -- there are many seniors starting to move to where their children live and this increases as they age. Problems can arise here: the area may be one they cannot afford. If so, the children must help out, if possible. The senior may wish to stay independent while the children wish the senior to live with them. These can be complicated situations and must be worked out in the families.
Often the simple answer is to help the aging parent to get settled into a retirement condominium community where there is help available 24 hours and maybe some assisted living services, if necessary, while still staying active as much as possible.
6) Social Life -- The freedom that seniors feel from not having job pressures gives them more time for social activities. Perhaps when they were in their career years they never had this time. Retirement communities are full of activities and opportunities to meet new people. You can be as socially involved as you wish.
These situations and more have made retirement communities extremely popular, and today, they are abundant, and in every state. They are helping many seniors to live the full and active life they always dreamed of in retirement.
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About Carol Fena
Carol Fena, is a Realtor specializing in retirement communities. More about Carol and how she can help at Best Guide-Retirement Communities.
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Great reasons for checking out retirement communities!
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