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In a way I feel heartless to even say this....but I have a real problem having to enter and leave the building while this large group of people gets to watch my coming and going. And the fact that this group of people are really sick and infirm.
I realize that I may just end up like one of these people. I am 62 now and poor health is just one of the things I will meet as time goes by.
So, what do you think. Am I being unduly concerned?
The apartments are fantastic and the price is great. I really am in a quandary about this. Is this normal that I don't want to live where the really old and infirm hangout all day?
Yeah, it's depressing. I lived in a condo like that. The upside is, I felt "young" at 60!
This is just the trade-off you're going to get in a senior living place. I'm visiting my sister in a place like that right now and she says she feels like you do. Comes with the territory.
I guess we gotta face it....downer though it is. There might be fire escape stairs you could use to avoid that scene. We had that in the condo I lived in and lots used it for that very reason....
A friend of mine recently moved into 55 plus, income restricted housing. Firstly, to live in one of these you would need to have low income, usually around $30k, and that includes all sources. She is a very active, positive, social person and the adjustment has been challenging and can be down right depressing at times. She was very lucky to get in as the waitlist can be long. You are still young and keep in mind that these places don't provide health care, unless you are talking assisted living facility, which are usually expensive. But if you can still drive and get out and about, you Can have a respite each day and do your own thing.There does seem to be a divide between those who are active and those who are disabled/ill. It would be a big mental/emotional adjustment that you might not need/want to face until you are much older.
Yes, I am very grateful to say that I am healthy, fit and enjoy doing healthy and fit things. I still work part time and my income is under $30,000 and my assets are good. I just choose to live a frugal lifestyle and am keeping the bulk of my liquid assets for the times ahead (medical etc.).
This 55+ community does not have a means test. So all I have to do is show my income.
Loveautumn, I agree, it is a very big emotional adjustment and I am leaning toward not going into this community. Not right now, anyway. When life has slowed down and I feel like I want to just sit in the main area with the other "old folks" I will revisit this.
Sand and Salt....yes, it does suck.
The apartments are just awesome but the environment...not so much. Sad, really, really sad. So many sick people at this place.
Since moving there is not a matter of financial necessity, I would not be in any hurry to move there. I think living in those circumstances would make me feel old before my time. In your position, I would choose living in a happier environment. At least you know you have this option available for somewhere down the road.
Is this the only place in the area for 55+ ?
In Denver there is an excellent 55+ community of multiple buildings in a campus-like setting. AFAIK, all have small lobbies like a standard apartment building. There is 1 central building with common areas for sitting, game rooms, restaurant, cafeteria, etc. The friend I would visit there used an electric scooter to get around.
Is this the only place in the area for 55+ ?
In Denver there is an excellent 55+ community of multiple buildings in a campus-like setting. AFAIK, all have small lobbies like a standard apartment building. There is 1 central building with common areas for sitting, game rooms, restaurant, cafeteria, etc. The friend I would visit there used an electric scooter to get around.
There are others, however, they are either for people with much more disposable income or they are way too far away from where I work. The commute itself would cut off any disposable income I would have made going into "affordable housing."
I don't much like the single entrance/exit from a fire safety standpoint, or do they have fire exits? Probably they do, but take a look at those.
In general I don't like apartments. Young rowdy, noisy people age into old rowdy, noisy people.
That is what struck me. That doesn't sound right. There have to be building codes that prevent the disaster that would be plain to see should there be a fire in a building with one exit and a bunch of people who can't walk.
My sister lives in a 55+, though it is attached units, condos and co-ops. She loves it, and it works for her husband, who is wheelchair-bound now. I would not choose to live in a 55+. The place where my sister lives is very nice, but it's depressing as hell that everywhere you turn, all you see is elderly people.
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