| u're a senior, new homes in a dedicated retirement | | | | right for you and could actually turn into a frustrating |
| community can be very appealing. There's a focus on | | | | experience. |
| active adult living, your lawn maintenance is taken | | | | On-Site Amenities |
| care of, the community is committed to seniors and | | | | If you're concerned about your future health needs, |
| you get to live independently while enjoying the | | | | go after a senior's community that offers an |
| comfort of on-site health care amenities. | | | | in-community walk-in clinic or, at a minimum, |
| Retirement communities and age-restricted resort | | | | pharmacy. Health-focused amenities such as an on-call |
| communities are one of the fastest growing sections | | | | nurse or close proximity to a nearby medical center |
| of the residential building country. These | | | | can be crucial for many aging adults. |
| mega-communities are targeted toward seniors and | | | | Can You Easily Get Around? |
| filled with state-of-the-art recreation centers, on-site | | | | Not only is walking a great way to stay in shape and |
| social coordinators, gyms, golf courses and even | | | | keep your muscles moving, it's often easier than |
| community centers. If you're thinking about moving | | | | driving - and for some seniors, it's their only mode of |
| to an age-restricted or retirement community, read | | | | transportation. Before you buy in a senior's |
| on to find out what you should look for in a | | | | community, ask yourself if you could walk to the |
| prospective new home. | | | | nearest grocery store or pharmacy. If not, is there |
| Closeness to Your Family | | | | at least accessible transit nearby? |
| If you're close with your children and grandchildren, | | | | Your New Neighbors |
| you may want to restrict your search to new | | | | Moving into a new community concerns a lot more |
| retirement communities in the nearby area. Also, | | | | than simply appreciating the house and the amenities |
| when planning on many visits from young | | | | - you also need to like your neighbors. Before you |
| grandchildren, you may need to opt for a larger | | | | buy into a new senior's development, try to get out |
| home with more than one or two bedrooms. | | | | to a new owners' meeting. Look around the room |
| Recreational Facilities | | | | and ask yourself if you could spend your retirement |
| If you love to swim, search for a retirement | | | | with them? Introduce yourself to people and get a |
| community with an on-site swimming pool. If you are | | | | feel for the community before you commit to a |
| into to golf, find one with a gold course. And if you | | | | purchase. |
| get a kick out of making pottery, look for one with a | | | | If you're a senior, new homes in an age-restricted |
| potter's studio. Fitness buffs should make sure | | | | community are a great way to combine independent |
| there's an on-site gym. | | | | living with a neighborhood that's focused on the |
| The idea is to find a retirement home that fits your | | | | needs of seniors. But, before you buy, remember to |
| personal needs as a senior. New homes can be | | | | evaluate the community itself, how close it is to |
| beautiful and architecturally perfect, but if the | | | | nearby amenities and your family, and whether the |
| community facilities aren't there, then it won't be | | | | facilities match up with your own needs. |