Retirement Communities: What Retirement Means to Me
You know that feeling when you take a deep breath and soak it all in..that feels so good and it is what I truly enjoy..nature..walks..nature walks..deep relaxing breaths in nature.
I thought of my friend who lived in a beautiful townhome in a lovely community not far away. Hmmm. Trying to compare with my retirement community, I had asked her if it was quiet. She said "Oh yes..very quiet..in this price range they are mostly retired people living here." But yet I didn't see the wonderful scenic winding paths that I found so necessary as a senior there that I had in my retirement community. I had a sense that these paths, plantings and open space had been planned for a purpose..that purpose being retirement enjoyment. My retirement community had the quiet, relaxed feeling I think most people are seeking in retirement offering change from the bustling activity they knew in the work world.
We all have different priorities for what we want in retirement but I hope you will remember this when it is time to make your decision..many retirement communities seem to offer more for what seniors want in the way of vistas, natural surroundings and quietude that you may find makes your retirement more enjoyable. I think it was planned that way.
Interesting Fact: In a recent survey, 80% of persons, age 60-65, who were asked said walking was their number one fitness activity. Swimming was number two.
For a comprehensive listing of over-55 retirement communities, please go to my website www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com
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Carol Fena, a former Realtor and Property Manager, now enjoys freelance writing and her website http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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