Traditional Communities Los Angeles CA

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.
Ms. Michelle Cauley
Cauley & Associates, INC
323-931-6025
6210 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 207
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Linda Levinson
Linda Levinson, LCSW
310-202-0262
1494 South Robertson Blvd #203
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Darlene Basch
323-937-4974
6310 San Vicente Blvd Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Elaine Fidel
310-553-5848
864 South Robertson Blvd. L.A. 90035 157 20 Ventura blvd. Encino, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Lori Karny
310-273-0255
9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Stacy-Colleen (S-C) Nameth
Psychotherapy Office of Stacy-Colleen Nameth
818-754-4664
3171 Los Feliz Blvd., Suite 307
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Lorah Joe
Lorah L. Joe, INC.
323-931-6025
6210 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Susan Gonzales
Susan Gonzales - Los Angeles Office
310-770-5009
864 S. Robertson; Ste 104
Los Angeles, CA
Ms. Karen Wulfson
Personal Communication Solutions
310-475-1759
420 South Beverly Drive Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Debra Borys
Debra S. Borys, PhD, FABPS Clinical and Forensic Psychology
310-470-8484
10850 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA
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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