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[quote=Anonymous] My parents downsized from their big house to a tiny apartment a few years ago. Their apt is in a 55+ building but 99 percent are 75+. Something kids need to realize is that people don't want to leave their friends, church, etc. Older people who move away from their established city are often very lonely. My parents have met many people who moved into their building because their kids begged them to move closer. And now they can't see their old friends and starting over is hard at that age. My parents stand by on suicide watch for one despondent woman. Luckily my parents downsized in the same city so they have their same friends and church. Because that building is like a middle school. Yes there are a lot of friendly people who want to make friends but also, many of them are mean and clique -ish. So, don't ask them to come to you unless and until they're ready for assisted living or a nursing home. [/quote]
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