Is a Move in Your Future?
Find a Place that Suits Your Lifestyle
Do you want to stay where you’re living today?
That’s a question many people 55+ ask themselves as they approach retirement. The answer may take weeks, months and even years of thought. To start, take an inventory of your life. Below are basic questions to ask. Your answers should help shape your decision.
- Are you happy with your home and neighborhood?
- Do you dread doing yard work in the summer heat?
- Are the four bedrooms too much to clean?
- Do you live close enough to family?
- Do your friends still live near you?
- Would you rather live close to the water, mountains, in the country or in a city?
- Financially, are you secure in your present home?
- Do you need to downsize?
- Are property taxes too much?
- Would you rather live with other active seniors?
- Do you enjoy living in a mixed-age neighborhood?
Retire and Be Inspired
Make Time for What Matters
It can be tough to find leisure activities that suit your personality and fill your day. Here are a few to consider:
Become a volunteer. What are your interests? People? Animals? Art? History? The environment? For every interest, there is an organization that needs your help.
Join a book reader’s group. This is a great way to meet new people, socialize, and keep your mind engaged.
Put that wisdom to good use: Mentor a child. Programs are often run through libraries, churches and organizations like Greater Cleveland Volunteers.
Work in a community (co-op) garden. You’ll get your hands into the soil. Meet new people. And get to eat the fruits (and veggies) of your labor.
Get involved in civic activities like voter registration, campaigning, etc.
Take enrichment classes at your local college. Learn to paint, photograph, write, program computers—there are subjects for every interest.
Information provided by SeniorLiving.Org
