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left-of-center2012

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Tue Jul 6, 2021, 05:50 PM Jul 2021

I am moving [View all]

With my age and health issues my family and friends thought I had become too much of a hermit and that it would be a good idea to live where there is more of a ‘support system’ and other people around to be of assistance if/when needed.

After much searching and thinking I have decided upon a place and will go Friday to sign the necessary leasing papers.

It’s a senior citizen (65+) place with meals (if I want them); computer room; activity room; TV/theater room; library/reading room, planned outings to go shopping, to museums, etc. I saw one room with 3 huge billiard tables (I don’t play). Lots of stuff going on. It gets 4 plus stars out of 5 online. Lots of good reviews.

When I stopped to put in my application all the staff and residents I encountered had a smile and greeted me. (Or did they snicker?) That said, I tend to be a hermit. Maybe this will get me out of my shell more. I think I need to be in a place with more people around and more activity.

To be continued ......

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I am moving [View all] left-of-center2012 Jul 2021 OP
I hope that this is a good move for you! MontanaMama Jul 2021 #1
Good for you! leftieNanner Jul 2021 #2
This is very interesting. Tell us how this goes. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #3
Probably a good idea. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #4
Tommy, you're just the guy I've been wanting to learn from. Specifically about the younger wife plan 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #21
I just got really lucky. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #24
I hope this goes really well for you. We will look forward to informational reports! Shrike47 Jul 2021 #5
Excellent move! My mother found one of those and for the last 10 years of her life she had... TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #6
I'm thinking a senior hippie commune might be fun. n/t ariadne0614 Jul 2021 #7
IDEAL! MuseRider Jul 2021 #11
Me too! ariadne0614 Jul 2021 #16
Intentional Communities Lydiarose Oct 2021 #40
Good advice. I will try it. Thanks! n/t ariadne0614 Oct 2021 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author Lydiarose Oct 2021 #44
being 79 and very isolated chillfactor Jul 2021 #8
Good luck! Sounds like an adventure. Desert grandma Jul 2021 #9
It is so scary knowing this is coming. MuseRider Jul 2021 #10
All Faux pas Jul 2021 #12
My mom lived in a place like that for over 15 years and sinkingfeeling Jul 2021 #13
I wish there was a place I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #14
There is an ideal solution, Tomconroy Jul 2021 #17
Again I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #22
"Active Senior Community". Or 55+ Community. marybourg Jul 2021 #38
Attitude is everythiing Sucha NastyWoman Jul 2021 #15
Great advice Sucha MOMFUDSKI Jul 2021 #18
Additude I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2021 #36
I am happy for you! Trueblue Texan Jul 2021 #19
Many years ago my grandmother moved to a place like that. Phoenix61 Jul 2021 #20
My dad moved to assisted living because he couldn't drive anymore. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #23
The trouble with assisted living Tomconroy Jul 2021 #26
We used a company that helps place seniors. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #30
Name of Company? Lydiarose Oct 2021 #39
Don't remember. His lawyer suggested them. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #41
Waaaait for it ... marble falls Oct 2021 #42
Hope it all goes well for you! madamesilverspurs Jul 2021 #25
I'm a 79 yo. gay man so wish me luck in finding a place to move. trickyguy Jul 2021 #27
I just googled 'gay retirement homes'. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #29
It will be a new adventure! Now, before you sign ANYTHING, be sure they have... FailureToCommunicate Jul 2021 #28
You are going to become very popular jmbar2 Jul 2021 #31
Keep us posted.... most of us will be going through this... we need to know!!!! Karadeniz Jul 2021 #32
How wonderful! PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #33
Mom had to go to a Memory Care Unit a few months ago. slightlv Jul 2021 #34
That sounds like a wonderful idea, I hope it will improve your happiness and allow you to feel LiberalLoner Jul 2021 #35
My grandmother also moved to a retirement community Rhiannon12866 Jul 2021 #37
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