What retirement communities lack in age diversity, they often make up for in activities and amenities
Dawn Schwartz has lived in a community for people 55 and older for about five years and now, at age 60, she’s considered “one of the youngsters” in a place where the average age is 75.
“You can be as active as you want to be,” she says. “People who need connection get connection. They feel safe here. There are like-minded individuals. You meet people with similar interests. I have friends who are in their 80s and they’re doing things to keep their minds young. I hope I’m as active as they are when I’m that age.”
“They’ve turned the page on the three-acre lot and they don’t need as much space. They’re interested in moving to a community where someone is watching the street and mowing the lawn so they can just lock the door and go to Europe for a few weeks,” Della Valle says. “They’ve made a lot of sacrifices in life to be in other homes, and now they’re buying a home for themselves.”
In addition to the homogeneity of a 55-and-over community, the monthly or yearly homeowners association fees, which can range in cost depending on the community, its amenities and the maintenance provided, can also deter some people. Overall, though, activities and amenities are dictating buying decisions, says Shane Gillaspie, president of FirstService Residential Arizona.From pet socials to wine-tasting events to pickleball and swimming, there are ample options for residents to meet each other, make friends and stay active, he says.
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