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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even if your senior family member is not ready for assisted living, memory care or a caregiver it might be a good idea to convince them to move to an over 55 community with lots of activities and facilities to choose from.  I did this myself as a person in my mid 60s and totally by accident (good fortune!) found myself enjoying new friendships, fun activities and good exercise options (gym, pool, nearby bike trail and golf course) when all I was looking for was a nice, affordable condo for my retirement.

Not all 55+ communities have what I'm talking about so you have to look carefully.  Mine has a meeting room, kitchen, library, game room with pool tables and darts, a ping pong table, a gym, sauna, pool, shuffleboard and pickle ball.

Activities include several opportunities to play cards each week, trivia, bingo, movie night, cookouts, potlucks, holiday events, crafts, drumming, water exercise, musical events, and I'm sure there's more I'm not thinking of.

I don't do all those things, nobody does, but you can pick and choose what interests you and fits with your preferred schedule.  I have been amazed at the people I've met from their 50s to their 90s, some who are infirm and many who are quite active.  Many have known each other for years but new people are welcomed.

Sounds nice. Where is your facility?

I am very grateful to have this social network of friends and activities who not only keep each other company but help each other out as needed.  My adult kids are also part of my life, my daughter comes to visit often and joins in whatever event or activity I am participating in.

I think this lifestyle is much better for seniors than being isolated in a house or apartment where they have to find friends and activities. Nobody is forcing anybody to do anything here but everything is close by and easy to attend or get involved in.  [/quote][/quote]

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