Tag: 55 plus

Neighborhoods for On-the-Go Seniors

Active adult communities are for healthy seniors who are in search of a vibrant lifestyle with lots of leisure activity options. Age requirements. There are two types of active adult communities. One is the age restricted community, where at least 80 percent of the occupied homes must have a resident aged 55 or older. The… Read more »

The Pluses and Minuses of Senior Living

Retirement communities, marketed to the 55-plus crowd, are often loaded with recreational amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, clubhouses and gyms. Do these developments live up to their advertising brochures? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. Pros. Most senior-living residents enjoy the freedom from having to mow their lawns and perform other… Read more »