If you imagine yourself rocking away the boring days and lonely nights during your retirement years, you should think again. Retirees today are anything but sedentary. So forget about buying a rocking chair for your front porch and start looking at retirement villages instead. There are many advantages to living in a 55+ community; here is a look at some of them.
You'll live among people your own age. Rules vary by community, but in general, the only ones allowed to live in a retirement community are people of retirement age. Of course, your kids and grandkids can come visit and vacation with you, but most of the time you won't be bothered by loud babies or rowdy teenagers. Your neighbors will have similar interests and concerns since they are the same age as you. This ensures your days and nights will be more peaceful and safer too.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to socialize. Most communities have a social committee that organizes events at the community center where you can play cards and other games, participate in pitch-in dinners, and meet to chat. Some communities offer outings to local attractions and organize shopping trips so you can get out and about even if you no longer drive. There are also plenty of recreational activities such as swimming, golfing, working out in the community gym, and trail walking.
Another benefit of retirement communities is that they can be quite affordable. If you will be on a tight budget after you retire, you will probably find less expensive housing in a 55+ community. You can opt for a condo, villa, or mobile home village depending upon your preference and budget. You may even want to look into communities in places such as Mexico or Panama where the cost of living is much lower and retirement incentives are offered.
If you are fortunate, and can afford a luxury lifestyle during your retirement, you will find some great upscale communities to consider. These are located in some of the most beautiful climates on the planet such as Arizona, Florida, and even Costa Rica. These luxury communities offer resort-style amenities amid lavish surroundings where you can be pampered and catered to as much as you wish.
You may even experience better physical and mental health by choosing to live in a village with other seniors. By living a stress reduced lifestyle filled with camaraderie, socialization, and plenty of physical activity, you can ward off loneliness, depression, laziness, and the medical conditions they cause. In addition, some retirement communities offer graduated living so you can stay in familiar surrounding if you get ill or need to utilize assisted living or nursing care.
Retirees today are much different from just a couple of generations ago. Rather than whiling away the hours on the front porch, today's seniors begin entirely new lives that are filled with new friends, new neighbors, and plenty of exciting adventures.
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