Moving to an independent living community

[Paladin1950]

In asnwer to your question Sunny..it definitely is... it's on almost constant repeat here on one channel or another....

off topic for a second... did you know Stephanie Cole was only 48 years old when she played Diana Trent in Waiting for God... hence the high pitch voice which she hoped would make her sound elderly.. she was born near the end of 1941.. and WFG aired in 1990... she's always played character actresses because of looking older than her age

Stephanie now..age 83

I remember watching Waiting For God, years ago, well maybe somewhere between 10-15 years ago on PBS here in the states. If memory serves wasn't she also in Doc Martin for awhile playing Doc's aunt?

 

[hollydolly]

I remember watching Waiting For God, years ago, well maybe somewhere between 10-15 years ago on PBS here in the states. If memory serves wasn't she also in Doc Martin for awhile playing Doc's aunt?

I don't know if she was in Doc Martin. I never watched it... but she played smallish parts in most shows... except WFG and Tenco...where she was one of the lead characters

The show started here in 1990... 35 years ago..and it's pretty much been on a rolling repeat ever since...

I don't know if any of you have ever watched One foot in the grave... ..if you have, you'll recognise his long suffering next door neighbour Pippa, as the same actress who played the timid dopey Jane in Waiting or God.. Janine Duvitski

 

[Mizmo]

A couple of years ago, I looked into moving to a senior independent living complex in upstate New York. The apartments looked lovely exxcept that the studios looked too much like nursing home rooms, but the photos of the residents depressed me terribly.
Even though I am a senior citizen, I don't feel old, still work, albeit part-time, I still get out regularly and am involved in my community. i am constantly seeking to learn new things, at the job and online. I have an upending thirst for knowledge. The pictures of the residents at the retirement complex all looked tired out, bored and just waiting to die. The highlight of their day, besides talking about grandkids, gardening and family, seemed to be lining up for the communal meals served each evening.
Does anyone else feel the same about independent living communities? I know it's nice to have company around to socialize with but I prefer associating with people of various ages and professions rather than with people who just seem to have given up on life and new experiences.

I have not read through all of these posts but I have to say that in my opinion you are just not ready for the lifestyle these retirement residencies offer.

At age 92 I still manage to function quite well in a regular normal lifestyle apartment.
My apartment building has a good mixture of young , elderly, old and I personally think it is important to mix with all ages.

I did the rounds over the last ten years of these residences and found that I was criticizing everything about them, mostly the cost of course.
I knew I would never be able to cope with 3 course meals at 8.30 am, 12pm and 5.30pm which are the standard times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As for entertainment, well I really did not want to dance with some old gentleman to the tunes of
Perry Como etc., etc., or watch some old movies with others who are probably sleeping anyway.

I feel pretty much the same way about retirement communities.
ISome friends who are living as such are feeling it was a big mistake in making the move they did.

Just my tuppence worth and I will shut-up now but I say....
.... live in the land of the living !

 

[DailyArtsyCrafter]

Have you seen the TV show "Waiting for God"?? An older British show about a retirement community and a couple of residents bucking the system. Very good, just for fun.

I wonder if Waiting For God is still out there, streaming somewhere. I loved that show. Another one was called, I think, One Foot in the Grave, and believe it or not, it was very funny. There should be more shows like that, showing intelligent, funny elderly people.

I loved those shows! We can get them on steaming channels sometimes.

I've found many of the Britcoms on Internet Archive, a free media database where you can read books and watch movies. You can join via email and create lists to save your fav media. The site can be a little confusing and will take a little time to learn to navigate. You can start by filtering the media that you desire, using the media icons in the navigational link at the top. Click Video for TV/movies, Text for books.

Keep in mind that many people upload various versions of media. You may find another version that you like better or that is in better condition. With TV shows, some uploads may be of one episode or several. Other uploads may be the complete series.

Here are links to a few Britcoms that I like:

Waiting For God (complete series)

As Time Goes By (looks like complete series)

Last of the Summer Wine (I linked to the final series because it features Brian Murphy)

Keeping Up Appearances (complete series)

The Vicar of Dibley (complete series)

 

[Lewkat]

I've found many of the Britcoms on Internet Archive, a free media database where you can read books and watch movies. You can join via email and create lists to save your fav media. The site can be a little confusing and will take a little time to learn to navigate. You can start by filtering the media that you desire, using the media icons in the navigational link at the top. Click Video for TV/movies, Text for books.

Keep in mind that many people upload various versions of media. You may find another version that you like better or that is in better condition. With TV shows, some uploads may be of one episode or several. Other uploads may be the complete series.

Here are links to a few Britcoms that I like:

Waiting For God (complete series)

As Time Goes By (looks like complete series)

Last of the Summer Wine (I linked to the final series because it features Brian Murphy)

Keeping Up Appearances (complete series)

The Vicar of Dibley (complete series)

I've seen several of these series and loved all of them.

 

[January]

I remember watching Waiting For God, years ago, well maybe somewhere between 10-15 years ago on PBS here in the states. If memory serves wasn't she also in Doc Martin for awhile playing Doc's aunt?

Yes your memory serves you right.

She was Doc Martin's aunt Joan in the earlier seasons before the character died of a heart attack.

(I so loved that show, so sorry it has ended)