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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The average life expectancy for a woman age 55-59 in the US is 87, with an average average healthy life expectancy of about 80. Those of you in your 50s who are thinking you have to downsize and prepare for frailty/disability now may really be jumping the gun.[/quote]

My mom stayed in our family home of 50 years (they renovated several times --and kept it updated and fabulous condition) until she turned 80 (5 years after my dad passed away).

She misses the garden and yard sometimes--but she is in a fabulous 55+ community where when she needs it--she can move over to the assisted part.

If my dad were still alive--I don't doubt they would still be in the home.  My mom is more like a 60-year old than an 80-year old (looks and moves that way).  My dad was the same, but sadly passed away from cancer.

They always told me that living in a multigenerational area like DC was best for the mind and aging. My parents socialized, went to the Kennedy Center and Fords theater and all the new restaurants (dad was a foodie). They still hosted friends. They traveled. BUT--most of all they lived near their grandkids who they absolutely adored and were a huge part of their lives.

My dad's parents left the NE for FL and hated their final years.  They also had several friends move at empty nest and many hated their new location.  My dad said that you should live all 4 seasons in a location before you even think of retiring there.  Get a good feel before you permanently move.  He had a work lunch group with all the guys he worked with for 35 years that all stayed in the area too.[/quote]

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