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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of Kendal communities are in college towns, and the intellectual and cultural opportunities are really nice for the active elderly. The problem comes when people's health starts declining and the small college town doesn't have the sorts of advanced medical care they need. CCRCs will provide transportation to cities that are a considerable drive, but it's not as convenient as having your doctors be local.

I would be careful about the lack of protections provided to the elderly by conservative governments; you may think you'll never fall prey to sleazeballs who put you under a guardianship, but you might. Higher taxes are buying you a more ethical government.[/quote]

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“To start, there are two ways to do this: You can simply settle in the town itself, or you can move into a “university-based retirement community,” or UBRC. That term—coined by Andrew Carle, an adjunct professor at George Mason University and chief operating officer at Affinity Living Group, a senior-housing company in Hickory, N.C.—describes real-estate developments that have some type of connection (formal or informal) with an academic institution.

A good example: Kendal Corp. (kendal.org) in Kennett Square, Pa., whose popular retirement communities in eight states (primarily in the Northeast and Midwest) are closely integrated with lifelong-learning programs. Residents—who typically live within walking distance or a short drive from a college campus—can audit classes, hear guest lecturers, and attend concerts, plays and athletic events.”

https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/what-to-consider-before-retiring-in-a-college-town-1493996579[/quote]

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