This will be my last move…..where will your last move take you.

Lee said:
I just came across this and think it's great that you are taking the time to research and plan the next and last move. The place looks so homey and comfortable. Are meals included in the plan?
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Yes, meals are included….as are transportation, anywhere in the city, towel and bedding laundry weekly, you are responsible for your own personal laundry, laundry rooms on every floor, machines are free to use, weekly light housekeeping, clean and sanitize bathroom weekly, clean windows, community kitchen, gym,spa, bistro, weekly happy hour, pool and game room, common areas, library, workshops complete with all the tools needed for projects, private dining room if you have visiters, you have a choice to dine there instead of the big dining, craft rooms, small theatre, hair salon, barber, tv room, 24 hour security, 3 security checks daily, have our own mail box’s in the building. 24/7 nursing, daily wellness checks……..free as a bird……use security code entering and leaving, sign out when leaving, sign in upon return. There are guest suites available for your family or visiting friends.
You have either a walk out patio or balcony.
NO NO NO NO NO NO SNOW SHOVELING.😆😆😆😆😆
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dseag2 said:
@MickaC my mother first lived in a 55+ community, then when the time was right she moved into an assisted living community. She loved the attention and social atmosphere and said it was the best time of her life. I hope this move proves to be the best time of your life as well!
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I’m very much looking forward to this move…..the people that work in this community are sooooooooo nice.
One avantage to this community is a “ Age in Place “ No moving required. As time goes on, and need help, it’s right there for residents.
Thank you for sharing about you mom and how happy she is……..and Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.
 
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officerripley said:
Sounds like a wonderful place, Micka; I wish places like that were affordable for more people.
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Honestly, I wish that two, there are living care benefits available to those with lower income……I don’t know what is required concerning qualifications…..like anything else to do with government…..a lot of paperwork, and waiting, sadly.
 
My hope is to age and to die in place, preferably outside in my own back yard on a warm, calm day. The communities described by @MickaC sound great, but just not for me. Already, I require help with plowing, shoveling, and yard tasks. But so far, those expenses are manageable. I could not afford those other facilities regardless. As for the ones that I could afford, I wouldn't house my dog there.
 
Em in Ohio said:
My hope is to age and to die in place, preferably outside in my own back yard on a warm, calm day. The communities described by @MickaC sound great, but just not for me. Already, I require help with plowing, shoveling, and yard tasks. But so far, those expenses are manageable. I could not afford those other facilities regardless. As for the ones that I could afford, I wouldn't house my dog there.
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I’m Happy for you, for the decision you’ve made for yourself…..everyone’s insight, wants and needs are different…..a person should do what’s right and comfortable for them.💐.
 
We have been in this house right at 40 years and have no intentions of moving so I imagine my next / last move will be to a VA nursing home.

There are a total of eight VA nursing homes in Okla. with one being here on the outskirts of town and with me being a VN vet with agent orange complications and rated as 70% disabled by the VA it shouldn't be that difficult to get me in one of the eight depending on available space.

https://oklahoma.gov/veterans/veterans-centers.html

Here's the facility in town.
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One thing that’s come to mind in my move is……
My wardrobe, dressing attire will change somewhat.
No need for my supply of grubby grubs that I wear outside working, and doing big cleaning inside….wow….that will be different.
I’ve had outside working clothes most of my life.

Also…..on the farm and here, I would sit on the deck, or patio in the mornings for first coffee….NOT IN WINTER….and later evening in my nitty…..will have to make some house coats and or some caftans…..used to wear those a lot.

As far as my strapless sun dresses….will make some little boleros or capes to go over the shoulders to be more presentable while dining and at functions…..must learn to dress like a proper adult. ☺️😏😊.
House dresses I will still wear…..guess I got this house dress term from old school…..I really hate wearing pants, make some long tops to go with my leggings.

Will not need as many heavy warm jackets, mitts and headwear for out side……because……I will NOT be shovelling snow.

Type of footwear will change some.

Think I have this clothing thing change accomplished.

Don’t I think of the silliest things.😌.
 
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Colleen said:
Me, too. If something happens to hubby before me, I'll have to sell the house but I'm at a loss as to where I'll go. I certainly can't afford $3000/month for an apartment and condo's are out of reach, too. No family around so I'm not sure. Scary thought :(
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I'm in the same boat you're in. There are only 4 seniors/low income apartment places around here; all 4 are nice and one is in the greatest neighborhood, not fancy but all kinds of stores & services within walking distance, a neighborhood I love and keep trying to convince Huzz to move to, not the seniors apartments but a nice, older home but he says he's only leaving this house feet-first. Unfortunately I keep hearing how long the waiting lists are for those kinds of apartments, they're saying 3 or 4 years now. :(
 
officerripley said:
I'm in the same boat you're in. There are only 4 seniors/low income apartment places around here; all 4 are nice and one is in the greatest neighborhood, not fancy but all kinds of stores & services within walking distance, a neighborhood I love and keep trying to convince Huzz to move to, not the seniors apartments but a nice, older home but he says he's only leaving this house feet-first. Unfortunately I keep hearing how long the waiting lists are for those kinds of apartments, they're saying 3 or 4 years now. :(
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The waiting list are very disheartening….those who need to have a living change, have to wait, and wait, and wait.
Then those who want the change are waiting even longer.
There are waiting lists here as well….depending on what you’re looking for.

I expressed my concern about…..when my house has sold…..how good is the timing to move to my suite. Don’t want to move twice, or live in a hotel, or be homeless.
I was assured I will have my place when I need it. They make it a point to have some empty suites available.
I did pay a small deposit fee of $200.00, which is refundable if things don’t go as planned, or taken off the first month’s rent.
 
I helped my friend move into such a facility in January. No waiting lists locally because you have to show you have sufficient monthly income and significant savings. He paid 3100 for a one bedroom apartment. Recently his needs increased due to Parkinson’s disease so he is paying 6k for a studio. The prices go up to 8k/month depending on your needs. The government never helps so it’s probably why there’s no waiting. It’s perfect for him and very nice.
 
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