Advantages: 55+ Communities

There are many advantages to living in a 55 plus community:

  • Lower cost
  • Outstanding recreation
  • Instant friends and easy social life
  • Relaxed lifestyle
  • Lower maintenance
 
 

Disadvantages : 55 Plus Retirement Communities

There are some disadvantages to living in a 55 plus community

  • You may be paying for more than you use (particularly true for non-golfers)
  • Homogenity – everybody tends to be the same, especially age-wise
  • Might be far from friends and family
  • Lack of contact with young or middle aged people
  • Sterile lifestyle
 
 

For further reference:

10 Questions to ask before you buy into an active adult community
Living in the Villages
 
 
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