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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are downsizing now in our 50s. I thought I kept up with donating/shredding and all that and this is taking hours and hours. We will do it again in our 60s. We are determined to break the cycle and not be selfish expecting our kids to do all the work. We went through it and we want to do everything possible to enjoy our adult children and the families they create. We are doing our part in the hopes our kids with stay close friends and we don't want to be a burden. Our next big move after this one will be in our 60s or early 70s will be to a CCRC.[/quote]

60s or early 70s seems young for a CCRC. I know a lot of people in that age group who are very fit and healthy and like living in an area with people of all ages living around them. I think more people than in the past are staying strong and active, both mentally and physically, to an older age now. 
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I wonder how many people who don't want to move to a CCRC have good friends of all ages? Can't they come back to see them? Do they know they're allowed, even encouraged, to leave CCRC property?[/quote]

This. Things turn on a dime in the 70s and definitely in the 80s. The best time to make the move to CCRC is when you are fit and healthy. They have gyms and plenty of activities and a PP mentioned, you can still visit your friends.

Keep in mind the friends in the old neighborhood do sometimes move. Also, I notice in our neighborhood there is a hierarchy. You are in with the lively crowd as you stay healthy. Once you have a major health issue or decline, you get some sympathy and attention, but they don't want to be dragged down and they seem to dump those who show decline. Also, if you get too depressed as friends die and move away, the lively crowd shuns you because they don't want to be brought down. That happened even where my grandparents were. Might as well be in a setting where you can find your people even as you decline.[/quote]

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