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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find the idea of living in a community solely comprised of old people to be profoundly depressing.[/quote]

Not when you are 75+.  These people are active, many social events.   My parents are more social now than when they lived in their house.  Swim aerobic classes, chair yoga, etc---tons of classes to keep them active.  Chorus groups, knitting, games, you name it they have it.  I've seen 2 100+ yo with the Tuesday knitting group---would not know those ladies were 100+, most likely because of the social activities to keep them young (both still living in IL and very active for their age).  
It's quiet after 8/9pm, not that it's ever very loud.  Everyone eats by 6:30pm, so when you go to dinner at 5 everyone is there.

The Independent living part is very nice.

There is at least one family where the "parents" are in their 90s and in Ind Living in an apartment, and the "kid and her husband" just moved into a Duplex within last year (she is 68).  Know them because my mom used to work for her and I worked summers for her. So they have all the services and activities available, but still live in a "house" (duplex) and a bit more away from it all feel at their "young age".  But mom (dad has passed) is 5 mins away so they can see her daily.

Right now in my 50s, I wouldn't want to be in one.  [b]But I would definately consider one by mid 70s[/b].  However, we are UHNW so can/could afford to stay at home if we choose with full time care.

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Seems like that may be too late (I guess depending on your physical shape?).  I appreciate that your financial situation allows you more flexibility...but I wonder is this something you seriously think about at 70?  What would anyone guess is the average age?[/quote]

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