[njerzygrl]

My parents have a wonderful opportunity to sell their home and purchase a much nicer, and less expensive home in Florida.

My Father really can't take another brutal NJ winter, not in the best of health. Plus we have family in Miami which would be another plus.

Does anyone know where I can find some free pamphlets showcasing that wonderful Florida sunshine, and have them sent to their home.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

[Summering]

You could always go to the library and make some color copies of places and things to do in Florida.
Make them up a little binder of all the fun and enjoyment they could have there.
They should have ( in a big library) lots of the information you need.

If not a good travel book, or Florida book from Barnes and Nobles would be great.

Other then that the Chamber of Commerce for what ever town your interested in for them.
Call or write them to send you information.

Winters in NJ are rough on the elderly. Maybe they would like a 55+ environment where they can enjoy others of their age.
If you can find all the good information........perhaps they would look and listen.
Its hard to take the Jersey out of a person. But, I've watched many make the move and love it.

[TANaples]

If it is not THEIR idea, don't do it. They will not llike it if it is not THEIR idea of paradise.

[Honeycrisp]

I agree w/ Summering, just google 55+ communities in S FL (am assuming you're zeroing in on S FL) - then get their email addy's or phone #'s and contact them on behalf of your parents, am sure they'll be more than happy to send brochures etc to your folks. Now that it's getting cold in NJ, FL might be very tempting for them, esp. if they have relatives in S FL (am assuming youre in NJ though). Prob. a 55+ community w/ amenities and activities w/b the way to go for them, they can make friends w/ similar interests, not have to worry about the snow, they'd get out more (esp. if they golf), the dr's are usually right there etc. A lot of these places are only too happy to have prospective buyers come for a weekend and show them around etc. How old are they? It's hard if they're 'senior' seniors, some are set in their ways and are reluctant to change (my own mother included).

[Ryde41]

Don't urge elderly people to settle elsewhere. They're like salmon, always trying to back "home".

[Rachael84]

Older people are set in their ways. I really doubt anything you do will change their minds. Just because you like a place, doesn't mean they will too.

[berryjuice4life]

another suggestion would be, possibly having them rent for a few months and come down to see what it is really like...I agree with the above posters my parents live in adult community in NJ and come down here 3.5 months for the winter and are very happy with both....

[LateNight]

Pamphlets will only showcase a reality that was conjured up in some advertising agency, and naturally, you don't want to mislead your parents if you wish them well. I agree with other posts, they should'nt be nudged into moving to Florida. I don't know what their mental state is, but most older folks still know what they want and don't want. At their age, they probably have good ( and set ) reasons for not really wanting to move someplace. Go over many options with them, and the benefits of those options, but let them guide you. Also a picture is one thing, living here is another...

[doggiebus]

I have to agree if they don't want to move on their own, don't force it. What I have found is that older people move to Florida at one point in their life, and when they reach a certain age, they tend to move back closer to family. So if you (as their daughter/son) are up north they will want to stay close to you rather than the family in Miami. The largest retirement community in the state is The Villages in Central Florida, if you go online they will send you stuff for them to look at. But just remember they have to want to move.

[sandinmyshoes]

The Villages,Fla.