Traditional Communities Birmingham AL

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Read on and get more information.
Dr. DAVID MYERS
DAVID E. MYERS, PHD
205-252-8808
2112 11TH AVE S, STE 340
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Emily Israel
(205) 915-3130
Birmingham, AL
Andrea Mathews, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Counseling
205.328.0780
2112 11th Ave. So., Suite 218
Birmingham, AL
Cheryl Sankey
(205) 933-5422
Birmingham, AL
Gary Williams
(205) 410-3582
Birmingham, AL
Mrs. Margie Gilbert
GILBERT & BROWN Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
205-823-8449
3565 Lorna Ridge Drive
Birmingham, AL
Elizabeth Gunter
(205) 939-6611
Birmingham, AL
Jane Brown
(205) 422-9666
Birmingham, AL
Charles Wright
(205) 975-9140
Birmingham, AL
Kathryn Knowlton
(205) 531-6207
Birmingham, AL
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Are You Active Adult Community Material?

April 9 — For Sequoya, moving into a 55+ community in Yuma was “… boy what a mistake!” Similarly, Kimojimo “tried (a community in FL), lasted 9 months, and couldn’t WAIT to get out!” Yet Bill55, who worked for years for Del Webb, “… met countless people who had no intention of living in an adult community. But for one reason or another they decided to give it a shot and I would see them around the community day after day taking part in all sorts of activities. At least 95% of those people said that moving there was the best decision of their lives!”

Active adult communities are for many people, while others will be happier living in the traditional type of community. Topretirements has just written a “Tips and Picks” article, “ Is an Active Adult Community Right for You” , that uses quotes from actual people to try to pinpoint the pluses and minuses of active adult communities, so as to help others figure out what their retirement living decision should be.

The people who say that they love living in their active adult communities are attracted for about 5 basic reasons:

  • Active living and activities
  • Easy social scene
  • Low maintenance
  • Getting away from teenagers (or being with people their own age)
  • Finding a community that’s right for them
  • All inclusive style and conveniences

    • Meanwhile, the people who hate the thought of living in active adult communities have plenty to say about why they feel that way.

  • The biggest negative by far is Home Owners Associations (HOAs). For many, having some one else tell them how to live just isn’t acceptable
  • Incompatible neighbors and aspirations. Several people commented that older retirees aren’t willing to spend on necessary improvements, so communities don’t improve
  • Too many restrictions and rules (See HOA)
  • Boring
  • Prefer to live where they always have
  • Location - most active communities are remote - that’s where the cheap land is

    • Finally, many people had good advice for others when it comes to deciding whether or not to live in an active adult community. We liked this quote a lot: “From my observations 55+ communities do indeed offer a great deal - but that is not to say they are for everyone - there are tradeoffs. It seems that more particular/meticulous persons do a bit better in these environs - and those that take advantage of the multitude of activities, not the armchair quarterbacks, are usually more pleased.”

    To see the full Tips and Picks article go to Active Adult Communities

    Posted by Boomer1 on April 9th, 2008

    Click here to read the rest of the article from TopRetirements.com