My husband passed away last year and I need to downsize. I have a dog and a cat and have always had a fenced yard for my dogs plus I like usually to have 2 dogs (I adopt). I found a 55+ community that seems nice but only allows 2 pets and no fence. They also spray pesticides several times a year which I don't like.
I know living there would probably mean meeting more people and if something horrible happens and I have to stop driving they do have a mini bus that goes to local store. On the hand I could buy a small rambler and have a fenced yard but probably not be meeting many neighbors my age. My concern with the no fence means walking the dog in terrible weather (altho we always do a long walk daily weather permitting). Either way I would be living not far from my son and his family altho the 55+ is nice and close. Just curious what other seniors think. I am 80 but in good health. TIA emily
I know living there would probably mean meeting more people and if something horrible happens and I have to stop driving they do have a mini bus that goes to local store. On the hand I could buy a small rambler and have a fenced yard but probably not be meeting many neighbors my age. My concern with the no fence means walking the dog in terrible weather (altho we always do a long walk daily weather permitting). Either way I would be living not far from my son and his family altho the 55+ is nice and close. Just curious what other seniors think. I am 80 but in good health. TIA emily