Traditional Communities Portland OR

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. Brynna Sibilla
Adult, Couple & Family Therapy
503-280-1101
1934 NE Broadway
Portland, OR
Mr. Christopher Tucker
Bridge City Counseling
503-341-5104
712 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR
Ms. Carolyn Phillips
Carolyn Phillips, LCSW
503-422-9471
1536 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, OR
Ms. JoAnn Lusky
JoAnn Lusky LCSW, PC
360-735-1114
500 West Eighth Street Suite 215
Vancouver, WA
Ms. Christine Pollastro
Wellspring Counseling Service
360-695-1022
2031 Broadway, Suite C
Vancouver, WA
Ms. Jennifer Lopas
Jennifer Lopas LCSW, LLC
503-250-1188
1020 SW Taylor St., Suite 250
Portland, OR
Ms. M Young
M Joy Young/Portland Lifestyle Counseling LLC
503-309-1163
4605 NE Fremont Street #210C
Portland, OR
Ms. Kelley Chimenti
Sunset Psychological & Counseling Services
503-292-1885
9900 SW Wilshire St., Suite 230
Portland, OR
Ms. Nancy Skanchy
Skanchy Family Counseling
360-980-2570
108 SE 124th Avenue
Vancouver, WA
Lynne Joy Nesbit, L.P.C.
503-282-0182
37 SW Jefferson
Portland, OR
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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