Is this the area where you want to
spend the remainder of your life?
It is a hard decision to move to another area forever!
Then think about seeing your own children. It is easy to say you will travel to see them often, but it is harder in practice than in thought.
If you do decide to move, don't forget details about choosing a specific house that will be livable as you grow older. Look for wide doors, few-to-no steps or stairs, and a bathroom that can be entered in a wheelchair.
Townhouses
People often decide on a two-story townhouse when they want to downsize but that is usually a mistake. You may be quite healthy now but imagine what would happens if a twinge of arthritis gets worse or you actually end up in a wheelchair for some reason.
At least make certain the townhouse you buy has a bedroom and full bath on the first floor. If you must restrict stair use in the future, then you could live on that one level, even if you had to remodel.
That said, if you are looking for cohousing, there are not that many senior or elder cohousing places to live now.
So, you might consider intergenerational cohousing.
There are about 100 or so intergenerational cohousing communities. Maybe you will be lucky and there will be one near you.
And, don't forget... You can always start one yourself.
Senior Cohousing
Hidden Lake Ecovillage
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Senior Cohousing Directory
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Senior Cohousing
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Active Lifestyle of Elder
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Aging Gracefully in Elder Cohousing
Benefits of Senior Cohousing
Cars, Who Needs Them?
Common Areas in Senior
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Costs of Elder Cohousing
Do Rentals Make Sense for Senior
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Ecohousing: Why
Build Green?
Features of Senior Cohousing
Finding a Senior Cohousing
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Good Neighbor Information
Hot Spots in Community Decisions
Individual Privacy in Senior Cohousing
Is Senior Cohousing Right for You?
Locate a Senior Cohousing
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Make Good Use of Your Common House
Meanwhile, Back at the
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Outdoor Common Areas for Senior Cohousing
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What Kind of Housing Do Seniors Want?
Why Elder Housing?
Seniors and Loneliness
Where
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Younger Faces
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Senior &
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Deciding Where to Live