| If you or your spouse have reached the age of 55, | | | | tennis courts, golf courses, walking areas, hobby |
| then perhaps you may want to consider the | | | | rooms, theater and drama clubs, and many other |
| advantages of over 55 communities, which are also | | | | forms of entertainment or ways to remain active. |
| known as active adult or age-restricted communities. | | | | Developers have understood the fact that being a |
| They are age-restricted because at least one of the | | | | senior now is not the same as it was 50 years ago, |
| people occupying the premises must have already | | | | and that active adults now need many more |
| reached the age of 55. | | | | amenities so that they can maintain their lifestyle. All |
| Communities for adults are being built all around major | | | | over 55 communities might not offer all of the |
| metropolitan areas because developers are realizing | | | | amenities listed, but they will offer some of them. If |
| that the American population is beginning to age, and | | | | the community you are looking into does not offer a |
| there is a need for these types of developments. | | | | particular activity that you would enjoy, that does |
| They are not a new concept, but they are becoming | | | | not mean that you cannot start a club to enjoy that |
| more prominent and a much more viable option for | | | | activity. |
| couples or single, active adults whose home has | | | | Safety is usually incorporated into these communities |
| become much too large and way too expensive to | | | | so that active adults can feel more comfortable, safe |
| maintain. | | | | and secure. An age-restricted community will usually |
| An age-restricted community offers the advantage | | | | have a gated entrance with security to limit access. |
| that it is usually built with quality materials, requires | | | | There will often be private security patrols for |
| little maintenance, and the homes are energy | | | | additional safety and peace of mind for the people |
| efficient, which helps with the energy bills. The homes | | | | who live there. |
| are offered in many styles and with many options in | | | | Therefore, if you are looking for a new place to live, |
| the way of appliances and layout. | | | | then perhaps you should consider an age-restricted |
| Since there are many adult communities close to | | | | community as a viable option. You can remain close |
| metropolitan areas, they allow active adults to remain | | | | to family, friends and associates, and you can also |
| close to their family and other people near and dear | | | | enjoy what the adult community has to offer. |
| to them. If they still work, which many adults often | | | | You can continue to work, and you can also enjoy |
| do, they will be close to the workplace. A person | | | | some of the many activities that are offered so that |
| living in an adult community does not have to be | | | | you can remain physically and mentally active and fit. |
| retired, and there is generally a mix of retirees, and | | | | The more mentally and physically active you are, the |
| people working part and full time. | | | | better your quality of life will be as you age. |
| An added advantage to living in over 55 communities | | | | You can find some wonderful adult or age-restricted |
| is that they offer an incredible array of amenities. | | | | communities by going to Surprise AZ Retirement Real |
| They will have outdoor and indoor swimming pools, | | | | Estate, 55 Plus Communities in Glendale AZ and |
| gyms and other exercise areas, social activity | | | | Ahwatukee Active Adult Communities. |
| centers, arts and crafts classes, cooking classes, | | | | |