| As the American population ages, this group's housing | | | | an extended period of time to see if the particular |
| needs have been addressed in recent years with the | | | | community suits them. |
| development of a number of senior communities in | | | | Senior communities in Miami not only offer seniors an |
| Miami, and across the country. These communities | | | | opportunity to be surrounded by their peers; there |
| are designed to cater to the needs of senior citizens, | | | | are also many amenities that serve the residents' |
| and the level of assistance varies depending on the | | | | needs. Many communities have 24-hour security |
| health of the resident and the style of life he or she | | | | services, ensuring safety of their residents. In most |
| wishes to maintain. Age requirements for Miami's | | | | senior-oriented communities, there is at least one |
| communities often necessitate that the resident be | | | | doctor or nurse on call or on site at all times in case |
| 55 or older, while some set the age requirement at | | | | of a medical emergency. Most community plans take |
| 62. This depends on the founding rules and | | | | care of utilities such as electricity, garbage pickup, |
| regulations of the community. Some are | | | | water, yard and garden maintenance, and other |
| hospital-based, with doctors in the building with the | | | | services. Some may even offer laundry and |
| residents, while others allow more independent living, | | | | housecleaning services either included in the housing |
| where the residents have their own homes and live | | | | payments or for an additional fee. Assisted living or |
| independently of any other people. This type of | | | | nursing care facilities have meal service as well, while |
| housing offers a communal atmosphere for those | | | | those who live in more independent communities |
| who wish to live independently but still have a sense | | | | prepare their own meals in their own private homes. |
| of security knowing that help is just around the | | | | As with any community housing development, senior |
| corner should they need it. | | | | communities in Miami often have rules and regulations |
| The type of community a senior wishes to live in | | | | regarding what you can do with your home and |
| depends mainly on the health and level of activity he | | | | property once you decide to reside there. Be sure |
| or she maintains. There are senior communities for all | | | | you are aware of any such restrictions before |
| lifestyles, including those who maintain active, athletic | | | | making a decision to buy or rent a home in one of |
| activities, enjoy golf or RVs, or those who need | | | | these developments. Otherwise, living in one of these |
| more assistance or nursing care. Seniors-only | | | | communities can be much like living in a private home |
| apartment are available in many areas; these | | | | but with the closeness and camaraderie of your |
| apartments have the same age requirements as a | | | | community peers and the added convenience of |
| housing community would. There are even senior | | | | included amenities. Explore all your options, and you |
| rental properties available for those who wish to | | | | are sure to find the retirement home or community |
| vacation in a senior-friendly atmosphere, and some | | | | that best fits your health and lifestyle needs. |
| housing communities allow future residents to visit for | | | | |