One approach to independent living is to move in … not with your kids, but move into a retirement community or other independent living community.

Renee Newberry, writing for The Catholic Review, describes the advantages of an active life in a retirement community as opposed to spending all day with “Oprah and Dr. Phil.” …

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Recognizing they were getting older, the couple no longer wanted the chores of maintaining a home. “It was time to kick our feet up and retire the way you’re supposed to,” Gants said, “not becoming a couch potato.”

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Retirement communities offer numerous amenities, including restaurants, hair salons and exercise classes, to name a few.

A retirement community can offer a lot more than just independence; it can offer amenities, social opportunities, recreational facilities, and much more. If you have a strong desire to maintain your independent lifestyle, but you are growing away from your neighborhood, a retirement community may be just the ticket for your senior years.

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