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An active adult community is an ideal choice for baby boomers reaching 55+. They are communities where you can pursue your hobbies and passions that you may have put off up until now, because you were too busy and saddled with work and family commitments. Active retirement communities help you forget the burdens that came along with maintaining a home and let you relax and interact with likeminded individuals. These communities add a whole new meaning to the words “independent and relaxed living”. You have likely heard by now that more and more of your friends are moving into active retirement communities. You may also be considering a move into a community that may help you get over loneliness and boredom and help you maintain your independence. If you are considering a move to a retirement community, you should know what facilities and amenities a community of this type should provide you. Amenities and Facilities Provided by an Active Adult Community Age-restricted active adult communities are for over 55+ adults. There are also age-targeted and age-appropriate communities that, while not 55+ age-restricted, are clearly built with older adults in mind. Homes in these communities range from single family ranch style homes to duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes or condominiums depending on your preference. You can also opt for maintenance-free communities where you will not have to worry about mowing the lawn or shoveling snow. If you are worried about closing up the house for days when you travel, you can select a gated community with security that enables you to travel without worrying. Apart from these factors a retirement community should also provide you with all the facilities you need to stay healthy. Health is a vital factor at this age; there is no denying that. Therefore, you need to live in a community where you are able to stay physically active. Most communities feature a clubhouse where you can get the exercise you need through their fitness center, sports courts, such as tennis, bocce, squash etc., and swimming pool(s) and spa(s). These communities may also feature a golf course or a putting green where you can practice your strokes or take up the game, if you wish to do so. They may also feature walking and biking trails, as well as boating and fishing (if the community is built near the waterfront) and various other facilities. Some Communities to Consider Active adult communities are geared to cater to different type of lifestyles and you can search out communities that offer the lifestyle that you prefer to lead. Below are a number of community categories you may wish to explore. - Golfing lifestyle - If you are looking for golfing communities that enable you to enjoy teeing off on at any given time you can visit communities such as Winterhaven in Sierra Vista, Arizona or Heritage at Eagle Bend in Aurora, Colorado.
- Luxury living - If you wish for luxury living, you can consider Terravita in Scottsdale, Arizona or Cascades at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida or Heritage Oaks in Georgetown, Texas.
Mountain communities - Fresh mountain air and mountain living can be enjoyed at Villa Toscana, Sparks, Nevada and Eagle Crest in Redmond, Oregon. Waterfront joy - If you like nothing better than waking up to the sound of water lapping on the shore, you can consider a waterfront community such as Sunset Harbor at Bethany Beach, Oceanview, Delaware or Pilgrim Creek Estates in Oceanside, California. Urban chic - If the country atmosphere is just not your “cup-of-tea”, experience great urban living at 1375 High Street in Denver, Colorado or The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in City Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. As you can see there is a community for just about any lifestyle. If you know what to expect, and what you are looking for in an adult retirement community, you will be able to find a plethora of communities to suit your requirements. Below are some more communities to make your choice easier. - Heritage Shores – Bridgeville, Delaware
- Penbrooke Fairways – Leesburg, Florida
- The Fairways at Savannah Quarters – Pooler, Georgia
- The Villas at Deep River Plantation – Greensboro, North Carolina
- Traditions of America at Liberty Hill – State College, Pennsylvania
If you need more information on active adult communities, our concise online national directory, ActiveAdultLiving.com will provide you information on more than 5,800 communities. The site offers details of communities organized under various categories, making your research process very effective. You may search by lifestyle, and/or price range or preferred state and city. Don’t forget to like us on ActiveAdultLiving Face book page, so that we can keep you posted with alerts, news and other interesting information from us. Author: Lisa LaCount writes articles courtesy of ActiveAdultLiving.com, the most comprehensive source of information on Senior living communities in the web. You will find over 5800 listings of 55+ communities such as Heritage Shores – Bridgeville, Delaware in this web site. Those interested in locating an ideal 55 communities to relocate and settle down can benefit from the AAL website which provides precise and comprehensive information on various communities across USA. Like ActiveAdultLiving Facebook page or follow us on Twitter at 55ActuveAdults for alerts and posts on lifestyle, price, type of houses and promotions.
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