Traditional Communities Providence RI

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. Carol Jensen
401-351-0231
Two Regency Plaza, Suite 4
Providence, RI
Ms. Waltraut Benjamin
Waltraut Benjamin LICSW, DCSW
508-252-4861
105 Medway Street
Providence, RI
Ms. Robin Haas
Robin Haas, LICSW
401-781-6600
747 Pontiac Ave Suite 305
Cranston, RI
Ms. Lee Tomas
Lee Tomas, LICSW
508-259-9919
63 Eddie Dowling Highway
N. Smithfield, RI
Ms. Sharon Steinberg
Sharon H. Steinberg, MSW
508-676-1186
45 North Main Street Suite 301
Fall River, MA
Mr. Stephen Muggeo
Stephen S. Muggeo, LICSW
401-272-3419
9 South Angell Street
Providence, RI
Ms. Lori Dorsey
401-225-1525
900 Reservoir Avenue, 2nd floor
Cranston, RI
Ms. Kimberly Perry
Kimberly Perry, MSW, LICSW
401-497-0587
3657 Post Rd. Suite 6
Warwick, RI
Ms. Norma Welitoff
Norma L. Welitoff, LICSW
401-378-7878
1130 Ten Rod Road Suite E 206B
North Kingstown, RI
Mr. Alan Dimson-Doyle
Sage Counseling Services
781-989-4779
36 Mechanic Street Suite 202
Foxboro, MA
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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