wait too long to move into the right kind of senior housing. They will be determined to stay in their own home when it's falling apart around them, they can't really do things for themselves like fixing meals, and once they can't really drive, they become very isolated. Or worse yet, keep on driving long after they shouldn't.
From what you've posted, this is a very good time for you to be checking into this. If you find a place that looks appealing, visit and talk to residents. If possible, talk to the children or grandchildren who are visiting.
You haven't said if you have any of your own, which makes a huge difference. What I will say, is that if you have no children, no siblings (or ones who are older so they probably won't survive you), no cousins or nieces/nephews you are close to, start looking very closely at end of life issues. Make sure you have a will. Make sure you have all of the health care advisories you need and that they are in the hands of appropriate people and posted prominently in your residence.
I am the same age, although I have no mobility problems. I have one grown son, all of my paperwork in order. No doubt certain specifics will change in the coming years, but for now I feel pretty good about things. I live in Santa Fe, NM, and would love to live here the rest of my life. But currently my son is on the East Coast, and I'd rather not be so far away from him, which means I may relocate down the road to be closer.
Anyway, good for you for thinking ahead like this. And keep us informed as to what you find out.
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