Originally Posted by
Latitude65
I have an aversion to ghettos, even self-inflicted ones. The Villages is, like other age based "retirement" developments, a ghetto; albeit a very plush one. That said all decisions of where one lives are a blancing act.
Another factor is economic. The continuing global economic restructuring has made decisions to move to another area and into a culture that may not be compatible more difficult. Used to be if things didn't work out, something that is fairly common, a person would just sell out and move again. Now declining house prices and increasing moving costs put a high price tag on that.
All that said I haven't totally eliminated any possible course of action.
There is a wonderful 55+ community in my town that my husband didn't know about all the years he's lived here. My parents checked it out several years ago, and boy were we impressed. I describe it as "a neighborhood within a neighborhood" within the historic "old town" part of the city. One can buy into a free-standing home w/garage, a duplex or single, and have the option of assisted living (if needed) or full care (if needed). The grounds are beautiful, manicured and well-kept. This place has many happy, active seniors. Claremont also has one of its own for active seniors. I wouldn't describe either of these places as "ghetto", not even remotely ----- unless I'm not understanding the current use of the word.
