AVOID LIVING IN A 55 PLUS COMMUNITY - Unless you can HANDLE These FACTS 

I think she’s be surprised at how active our “old” people are in many AZ communities.

I love your mom.

I was talking with a 92 year old man in Florida, and I asked him if he ever goes to the pool. He said, "Nah, just a bunch of old people there." Full of happiness.

What people ? I don't see anyone..lol

Those" old people" in my community are much more active than people in regular neighborhoods I've lived in. They never stop with all kinds of activities. I don't join in much as I'm a bit of an introvert. I'm lucky to have a good HOA. Pool is there if I feel like it, but usually don't.

I'm only late forties, but yeah I hear ya. Rather be with my guitars, model airplanes, bicycle, and most of all, my dogs! In my area, they all talk about politics, or health problems. My mother is 74, but still talks about future plans. That's how you go on living.

Yes but is 55 old enough to live in a nursing home?

​@@Celticmist-qz6veIt's called Independent Living

Same here. People irritate tf out of me.

@scruffy4647 Then why not just keep to yourself? You don't have to join the group.

Glad you’re enjoying Tennessee. Beautiful state!

@@Southwest55Plus I met a trucker that lived at high altitude to escape the heat and high humidity. He was in heaven.

I agree with your post. I spent just some time going to a Senior center in my city . OH! My 🤦‍♀️😳🙄 the conversations were so unpleasant. I to will be planning to buy a house, the experience of just visiting a Senior center was enough for me to say NO WAY to a Senior community or Senior apartment living. I to live in Tennessee.

Sounds like a HOA

So, is it better to live in a crine ridden sh..thole like crime ridden Chicago, Seattle, or the CHOP zone of Seattle? How about living in crone ridden New Orleans or Baltimore, for that matter?

So glad you love it! There are many great 55+ communities out there for sure!

Me too! We moved from a middle class California neighborhood where homeless started setting up mattresses on the sidewalk to sleep. I now live in paradise! We walk all over the neighborhood, feed the ducks and ride bikes.

@@Southwest55Plus Same here, cheap living and all utilities paid except internet. Stay more to myself and am not big on becoming part of groups or activities. All I need.

Same here. My upper apartment faces the sunrise. I see trees; behind the trees are birds, a subdivision with young families, and QUIET. At night, I hear coyotes and owls! Most of the residents here are lonely elderly widows, and some very flirtatious old gents!😆As a youngster(I'm 62)the manager hired me to do cleaning, and put me in charge of turnover -- sanitizing vacant apartments to prepare them for a new tenant. As a young widow myself, it's SO NICE to support myself doing work that I enjoy! And the lower, heated parking garage is pure heaven. I feel safe, cozy, and very, very comfortable in this building with my sweet 'oldsters' for neighbors💗

I live in one it's duplexes. Quiet,safe,affordable. I'm 61. No bullying,etc. HOA is fine. Everyone does their own thing& minds their own business including me. Depends on where your'e at. Thankfully my area is is fine.😊

Yes, this is because extroverts derive their energy from other people, and introverts derive their energy from themselves. A common misconception is that introverts don’t like people ( are negative) not true of course, but are misunderstood generally. It could be a highly “social “ environment like a Sun City, is just not the best “match”, for a introvert. Interesting topic.

I think there are still lots of great things for introverts to do in a 55 Plus community. There are art classes, libraries, fitness gyms and more. I want to take some art classes for me and don’t want to interact with anyone but the instructor. When I go to the gym I don’t talk to anyone. The key with these communities is to make it what works for you as an individual. Don’t rely on someone’s idea of what it is for them or what it should be for you. Do what makes you happy!!

@@Southwest55Plus I totally agree with the comment Extroverts get their energy from other people and I think they like noise. There was a man who gave classes so people could understand one another. He lined people up on one side who like to talk and those don't need a lot of conversation. The talkers thought they were doing everyone a favor and creating noise- and the introverts told them they would prefer quiet, they were happy with quiet. Extroverts were surprised. I am living now in a community of many retirees and I have been abused by what I call the extroverts. They are women who like to run programs and they EXPECT and have told me I am obligated to socialize. That's because they need people to attend their project meetings to feel successful. They go out in the middle of the night and taunt me to punish me or not socialism. I was told I better learn to socialize. I am very reluctant to get involved with a 55 and over community again, your suggestions were great - but the extroverts can be mean and self centered and want to punish others for not joining in. There is also a 1 time fe where I live, 5,000 that is paid when people buy homes, maybe those running projects are getting paid from the 1 times fees - a real estate agent told me -TOLD ME to sell my home so they can get the 1 time fee. There are a few young people, and some of the old people have taught them socializing is expected and the children taunt people, they learned that behavior is acceptable from the cranky bossy control freaks. My experience has been bad - if I don't like someone, I walk the other way, if someone doesn't like me, I walk the other way. The bossy socializer - don't - they need people.

The worse thing about any job was the backstabbers.

From my experience most people suck and are to be avoided at all costs.

So glad we all have choices. Sounds like you’re in a great place. Thanks for watching.

AMEN FRIEND AMEN I WANT TO SEE LIFE WE WERE THERE ONCE YOU SAID IT. 56 AND 60 I LOVE PLAYING CATCH WITH THEM . MY OLDEST MARRIED DON'T WANT CHILDREN YES IT KILLS ME. MY MIDDLE IN ANOTHER STATE THEY ARE WAITING FOR EVER. AND OH MY THE YOUNGEST IS TOO YOUNG. THESE KIDS ARE BEAUTIFUL. IT'S LIFE IT'S BEAUTIFUL FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE AND JOIN IT. ASK FOR A RIDE.

PHOENIX BIG AREAS ARE HOT NO THANKS I AM IN IN A SMALL COMMUNITY . NOT SAYING WHERE WE DONT WANT MORE PEOPLE. LOVE AND PRAYERS

i too like the business

I agree! One of my jobs is part time/on call flower delivery. Many people in the 55+ communities receive flowers. There is always a "narrow" and "sterile" feeling in those places. Like Edward Meade, I prefer neighborhoods that include the boisterous children, the up-and-coming young adults, etc.

Totally agree! It all depends on who is on the board. Generally though they are pretty good overall. Thanks for watching!

Those running HOAs are a breed I tend to avoid in all their iterations.

Our HOA has functioned well in the 11 years I have lived here. If the board is not following its own bylaws or the covenants, owners can take action.

For sure, so don't compound it with old control freak and OCD neighbors

Absolutely!!!

Watch out for angry old women. Nothing to do but push written regulations to the max. Plants, colors, lawn decor and more. NO THANKS HOA IS THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD. US Military Vet and Patriot

At some point you might want to visit one of our awesome AZ communities. Lots of fun to be had when your life slows down. Thanks for watching!!

You're killing me, you are so funny. I agree. I am 66, everyone says I look 50. So, no Karen's for me either.

I heard its the people (with the most money in the bank) run these places.. They flock to these places for a fiefdom

Reminds me of a P.J. O'Rourke book title: " Age and guile beat youth, innocence, and a bad hair cut"

It was quiet here in March 2021. COVID. I was the only one in my hall. Plenty of parking. The building is beautiful, but I didn’t see the forest (crime, gang activity, etc.) through the trees. After 2 years the free parking, EV charging stations and peace and quiet are gone. I need to get away from mean, old people. Considering a road trip to commune with nature and heal my soul before settling down again. Thank you for validating my observations and experiences.

agreed 100%

There is a book called: A Generation of Sociopaths - How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America. If you want to find true happiness, avoid boomers at all costs. The 55 and up communities are full of them - sociopaths run wild. They are selfish in the extreme.

Dang! You are absolutely correct! Old evil ones are the worst! But I'm social to a point. A friendly wave is all you'll get! And no one darkens my doorsteps! All of my fun would be had outside of that community!

Sounds like you've got a big life on your own. That is great! Thanks so much for watching!

Wow! People can be so cruel. Glad they got out of there! Thanks for watching.

I think people have gotten meaner since Covid. I saw a video where a neighbor reported children for being outside playing. (Unrelated to this video topic and just to your comment). Thankfully, we live in a regular semi-country neighborhood, and the neighbors who normally hung out together never stopped during Covid. Our kids still played and we just counted ourselves as family as we were used to being together all the time anyway. I would never want to live somewhere people act that way!

Thing is though, why are there rules? Who decides who can break this or that rule, but the next situation is different? I'm not for snitches, but the situation you describe is ripe for replication that never ends.

Ha good

Our board of directors may have made an exception for the reason of it being a temporary hardship.

HOA and acronym for Hitler Over All.

Exactly. HOAs are annoying, even when they are filled with young(er) folks.

You are so right! We have been in one for 8 years-EVERY day when the mail arrives we have to worry (a lot) that some jackass complained about some trivial thing and we get a nasty letter from the HOA threatening a $50 fine (for starters) for some incredibly petty thing.

That board member might not like you because he/she is JEALOUS about something.

HOA's aren't for everyone. Good to have options isn't it? Thanks for watching!

I love hearing that! So glad that you found such a great community. There are many of them out there. Thanks for watching!!

Those communities are like High school for the elderly. All the busy bodies, cliques, gossipers....

@@annfrost3323 wow…maybe you should be HOA president….

@@stumack9755 And regular neighborhoods that resemble adult elementary schools or unsupervised petting zoos are the other option.

They are basically places for people who are yentas. Many also consider them Gods waiting room. No matter how good they look they are boring and depressing. I will never live in one. Especially one with a totalitarian regime under HOA. No thanks.

I agree. We need options for all ages and income levels. Thanks for watching!

Yes!

affordable housing...yes - guidance ...not so much!

Yes! The financial aspect is a big consideration!

Wow that is awful. I’ve heard lots of negative feedback about 55+ condo buildings but rarely complaints about single family communities. So sorry you had such a bad experience!

@@Southwest55Plus the old neighbors lie in wait outside for me to come out. I couldn't throw out my trash to please them, simply putting it in a dumpster. My car wasn't in straight enough. I said something they didn't like. I had to walk past a group of them to get to my front door. They stood outside night and day to harass me. One went around giving certain people hell about their home insurance. On and on.

@@Universal_Consciousness I think they just did not like you and maybe they had good reason not to.

Want to get old really fast, hang around old people.

Well a younger person certainly shouldn’t live in one in the place

Yeah that is such a hard thing in the older communities. And there is just no way to avoid it. Sad. Thanks for watching my channel.

Yeah I see it everywhere

I'm assuming most of the residents are on the upper end (like 75+) as opposed to the younger end like 55 or 58 lol

It's 10x worse if you happen to be in the street when they figure it out. 😏

@@SoCal9705 exactly. One resident mistook the gas for the brake and drive thru someone else's house. Another ran over a dog that was being walked on a leash and another parked her car in the middle of a highway and got out and walked thinking she was already home. But for the grace of God... 😢

It's not for everyone. The communities I specialize in are generally single family homes. Not that dense. Not sure I'd like an apartment either at my age. Thanks for watching!

I feel the same way! But I do take all the Senior Discounts that I can . Crazy feeling though. Thanks for your view!

Welcome to my world....

Consider yourself fortunate. Many never make it to enjoy a Grand Slam breakfast.

I can't believe it either...where did my life 😫go? 59

I know. I can't believe I qualify as a senior. :(

Pros and cons to every location. Hope you find the one that will work best for you!

I’m 23. I promise you most young people are very chill and won’t bother you. I don’t understand why anyone would want to live in segregated communities, I like speaking to people of all generations.

No kids riding their bikes in the hallways, or slamming doors.

@@angelgjr1999 I agree with you, I would miss hearing children and the young adults. I'm in a house where we have a wonderful mix of all ages in the neighborhood.

@@Southwest55Plus im considering moving my dad to sun city, he's older and i would be living with him, i'm under 55 and more likely will be when he passes.....do they kick me out or do they grandfather me in? How does that work?

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Well said 👍

Sandra - - You should have written "might" between "adults" and "joy." What it they drive their bikes across your lawn routinely, dribble basketballs and yell in their driveway next to your living room window for hours on end, run a crappy old car with no exhaust system in their driveway, have lots of other kids and younger adults over to their house who look/act dangerous, and generally make you feel unsafe at times? When you're 65 years old and considering another place to retire, the term "been there, done that" comes to mind.

So glad you've got such a great community! It really makes a difference to have good people around. Thanks for watching!

Sounds like an adult community is your kind of place. Mine too! Thanks for watching!

@@Southwest55Plus In MY 55+ community, everybody's bratty GRANDkids (& great-grands) come, some residents babysit all day, some host birthday parties in the community areas, and the parents AND grandparents aren't accountable! I thought I'd be avoiding all that, but there is more of that than the places I've lived that just had mostly 40-60 yo's.

I've read that STDs in the Villages is an epidemic.

🤣🤣🤣 Crazy

Yankee go home!

You are a big liar!!!! I live here and no such thing as old swingers! You are an idiot typing that crap! You likely did not come here as nobody is home much and we certainly do not stand by our windows looking at hundreds of cars or walkers going by! We have a lot to do outside our homes and you have zero clue!!! Get a life!

I have a little bit to f Gladys Kravitz in me, but I hope to God I am not that obvious!😂

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They won't ever stop being Karens and management will just say that they will evict both! If you complain! They all brake the rules and if it's not the resident it's the relatives

That stuff goes on in all communities.

Sounds like mental problems. You can sue for harrassment.

So sorry you've got this issue. Thanks for watching!

Where is this 55+ apartment complex?

This sounds just like my community. Mine is a 62+ complex in upstate NY. The apartments are well-maintained. My garbage disposal was just replaced, no questions asked. I was allowed to bring my German Shepherd, and she is loved by the other residents! But most important for me is the absolute peace and quiet.

Please give the name of your complex if it is in the greater Seattle area. I am looking for such a place! Get a referral bonus AND I'll buy you dinner!

What state? ❤

@@akitalady Irony: Peace and quiet and yet has a DOG, which likely is not quiet and barks at everything and disturbing neighbours.

I think you might find that the reverse is true. In most 55+ communities, people are too busy doing fun things to worry about their ailments. You might want to do a visit to one and see what you think. Thanks for watching!

@@Southwest55Plus Thanks, I will consider that.

Wow! I’m thrilled that you’re living in such a great place!! Thanks so much for watching my video!!

Where are you living?

So sorry that you had that experience. I've not heard anything like that happening from my clients who've settled in 55+ areas here in AZ. Bad neighbors in and out of HOA's so it can happen. If you're thinking of making a move, let me know and we can find you a non-HOA community. Thanks for watching my channel!

I worried about that before I moved into one. Then I found the people here are as oblivious to and as ignoring of their neighbors as they were in the big urban neighborhood I left behind. More so. They want to live their lives in peace and without drama, that's why they're here. The "Gladys Kravitz" is a Hollywood myth.

Where was that?

@@rodneykingston6420 We are hoping to move to a 55+ neighborhood for the peace as well. I've been living in a neighborhood full of kids for the last 9 years. My corner is a bus stop, so the kids are throwing footballs and hitting our garage door, the neighbors built a hockey rink next door and it's very loud. They sit under our deck... I could go on and on. I love kids but now that mine are grown, I don't want to live amongst them anymore.

Oh I believe it. A few assholes can band together and leverage those rules to battle the other groups. Once they get into the office it's over.

I get it. Some places can be that way. Thanks for watching!

I dealt with gossip like crazy at my last family upscale apartment

I lived in a condo building that predominantly had “elderly” and long term residents there who lived in the building well over 20 years (some of them for 30 years). It was a blessing to someone like me who is an introvert, newly divorced and new to the area. I was in my late 40’s when I moved in and the “old” people took me in and watched over me. My cat got out into the hallway one day and a kindly neighbor helped get him back to my place. Everyone was asleep by 8PM so the building was always quiet (no parties or loud music). The others watched over my place when I was away travelling. No theft of unsecured items in the storage area, garage or patio/deck - “old” people were raised with morals, values and ethics! You could leave anything on your deck and your window open without worry.

Ditto. I've never met so many mean and nasty, unfriendly people in my life -- Condo. My next door "neighbor" got herself on the board, broke the Condo regulations (with the other 2 board members approval,) and built a deck on the common property in our backyards 5" away from my back window. When I got angry about it and wrote a bunch of emails (and called her a few choice words, I'll admit,) she filed a restraining order on me. She made up everything she could think of to get it, including claiming that I'm mentally ill. That's rich coming from her, because she's a nutjob.

Snitches- 😂😂 Sadly there are some bitter,depressed elderly out there.

Lots of people feel just like you! Thanks for watching!

I'm 58,moved in at 55. Its quiet. Everyone minds their own business, keeps up with their lawn and looks out for each other. When we go out of town, everyone keeps an eye out for our place. We are not involved with any activities because we choose not to be. We have the pool, we've rented the hall for church functions for free and a gym we use daily. Living in a border town where you have to worry all the time about theft. Has made this place a safe haven for me to walk around at night safely in this gated community. Its not perfect, but for the trade off, I love it.

I think before buying people need to look past the amenities and see what you will have to put up with , I’m with you I don’t have the mind set for that.

My sister lives in an HOA. She loves it. My sister is also a narcissist. (I'm not implying everyone who lives in such places are narcissists.) She found her tribe in the HOA and they live their lives slightly superior to the neighbors, together. (Have you SEEN the Miller's lawn? It's a quarter inch too short!) SCANDALOUS!

I agree with you; no way I would EVER buy a house in a HOA area. Those people are like geriatric Nazis with the power to foreclose on your house that you paid for in CASH.

So glad you are enjoying your home and your area! I’m with you on the low maintenance thing. 😊 Thanks for watching my channel!

This may be unkind, but perhaps Mrs. Kravitz may exceed you in age, not be of the optimal health, may need to move eventually for some reason and you can just outlast her. Gray rock her in the meantime and because you're boring to her, she might move on to focusing on something else. Fingers crossed. 🤞

Still nice there in 2022

Odd that being 55 or older and can walk behind a power mower, or sit on a riding one, you are instead relegated to washing windows and power washing. I don’t think older people are suitable for that kind of physical work. Basically what you’re saying is the lawn is cared for but you have to pay someone extra to do the things that actually make 55 and older maintenance free. That’s like paying a contractor who provides the brush but you have to paint the house yourself.

My HOA very cheap. I'm lucky.😊

HOAs are so evil. Watch that Last Week Tonight episode about them here on RU-vid. So happy to live in a great all ages community with no HOA 😍🥰❤️

HOA fees always seem to increase. ☹️

Don't buy in an HOA community...

55 is way too young anymore anyway. We only considered it for my inlaws because the communities here are "golf cart friendly". Meaning they could go out to eat, shopping etc close to home without actually driving which was becoming an issue with them. But the fees are high and basically provide nothing. Its essentially their way of keeping out "undesirables" which twlls you all you need to know about who your neighbors would be 🤮

Mindset is everything. Although I will happily admit that when I go on a cruise ship I love to play bingo. Thanks for watching!

@@Southwest55Plus Yes it is! Hey I admit, I play bingo occasionally, just not where I live; at a bingo hall lol!

barbaralynch3015: and when you shut your door that's how it SHOULD be. I am the same way... someone once said to me:"it's not WHERE you live.. it's HOW you live. I just want a roof over my head that's affordable and my own space.

Might just be the one you live in. Lots of great places to choose from in Florida. Thanks for watching!

Too bad, I live in a 55+ community and love it.

I think that’s probably something different than the average active adult neighborhood though. I’m glad you are able to go see your Mom! Thanks for watching.

I'm betting you can run circles around the young people! You'd be amazed though how young and active people are in the Arizona 55+ neighborhoods. These are not apartments where people are just older. These areas offer so many things to do. People work their bodies and their minds. Many still work a part time job just for fun. Lots of cool options for places to live after 55! Thanks for watching my channel!!

That's just I t the Busy bodies noisy gossip they Thrive on it! I do not fit in .if you have the funds to stay far away from such do.❤

retired nurse, hats off to you! I say if you can, you should continue to work. I found out through my career as nurse that Im not a high energy person. Nursing kicked my young butt but it gave me a great life :) Theres no way Id be happy in any HOA situation...been there got the t shirt and it was a good one with no issues lol

Yes! Im 67 and still working as a floor nurse in a busy hospital. I didnt even start nursing until 12 years ago! I live in FL where we have a few 55+ communities. My kids, who are in their 40s live here in town, my 20 yr old twin grandkids and 2 yr old great granddaughter also. I love it when they come around! I am def one of the oldest nurses but most of them are shocked when I tell them how old I am. I stay fit and active. So def NO to a retirement comm!!

This will be me working as a Nurse. I will retire at 75.

Sounds like you have a bad experience on that visit. I haven’t seen that in the many communities where I sell homes. Thanks for watching.

I love that! It will keep you young for sure! I’m glad you’ve made choices that work so well for you! Really appreciate you watching my videos!! Thank you. 🙂❤️🙂

Dave, you sound like the type of human who is at ease with themselves, and therefore you can gather joy from life around you, even when loud, and messy! Congratulations kind Sir, sounds like you won the game of life! Thank you for the great example! So rare, may you, and yours have many more joy filled days💜

I love the sound of children playing outside!

Yeah I get it. Happens to my parents all the time where they live. But it’s a good reminder to live your best life and enjoy friends and family every day!

They moved out cause they died?

That community must not have any activities if all they have to do is watch people walking by. No wonder you don't want to live there! Thanks for watching!

@@Southwest55Plus They had a pool nobody used that's all.

Were you walking your dog on their private property? I have brown spots on my dwarf shrubs from dog urine. Evidently corner lots are an advertisement "This is a doggie park and I love cleaning up their poo-poo!" I would live in a 55 plus community under one rule - no doggies!

@@breezybird403 you'd fit right in LOL.

Perhaps you should have introduced yourself!!!! Made a friend or two.. You were as bad as they were!!!!

Love your comment and totally agree!

I'm an introvert and I am retired and I do not belong to any clubs, etc., and I am never bored! I have way too much to do! The last thing I need is something to do! Totally agree with your comment!

I think you misunderstood her. She didn’t say introverts were unhappy, but that social connections might enhance your life.

Amen!❤

​@@sherryg1838The video infered strongly that being inside and alone was unhealthy.

You may mention it. But I have to say that just driving to Sun City puts my life in peril due to younger reckless and crazy drivers. It’s not just limited to the elderly. Thanks for watching my video!

So true right? Thanks for watching!!

Indeed, she makes a lot of sense!

Always rings true!

Me neither! I'll be too busy having fun to worry about what others are doing. Thanks for watching!

Lots of people feel that way! Thanks for watching!

Glad you got a kick out of it! Thanks so much for watching!!

Agreed! Its hilarious even 2 months later...and I'm soon to be 69! God help us all...searching for perfection in an imperfect world, especially after65.🤣

Wow. That’s funny! Actually it’s the opposite. People are very active in Sun City. My parents love it there. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate his thinking.

My in-laws lived in Sun City for a couple of years, but moved out. Since we lived in Oregon we really didn't learn why

However, the boomers are different than the older generations They're as different, as your age Even some young people under 30 like the 50-80s music

You make some really good points here. Glad you found my videos!

I’m so happy to hear this! Good mobile home parks can be hard to find. Sounds like you’re in a perfect spot. I hope you can indeed live out your life there! Thanks for watching my channel!

Sounds perfect.

33Jenesis: you have the right to be happy.

Exactly!!

Sometimes that is true. Still lots of HOAs are well run and function normally. Thanks for watching!

Oh boy. Section 8 means you had to live with the undesirables of this world. Glad you lived to get out.

Sounds like you're in a great community! There really are lots of them. Thanks for watching!

It's nice to have a clean, decent place to live. 🏘 Florida has issues with some apts having squatters, unauthorized occupants. I'd add to screen-check staff, workers. Crime & attacks can occur with felons, illegal or "undocumented" people who work labor jobs then steal items or harm staff, visitors.

You're exactly right. We all make our own happiness. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!!

Most of my 55+ clients have owned their home for at least 30 years and it is paid for. Best way to live! Thanks for watching!!

It happens doesn’t it? Thanks for watching!

Some HOA Board members can be a problem for sure. Thanks for watching!

I haven’t found anyone who is waiting to die. All of my clients who buy in active adult communities are actively living. They hike, bike, golf, swim. They can run circles around me! You might be surprised at how fun these neighborhoods can be!

You make some very good points Hank! Thanks so much for watching. 🙂

Could you tell me your favorite?

Thanks for your positive attitude! I am thinking about moving to a 55+ neighborhood and specifically Del Webb. The horror stories scare me! I suppose you're going to find those no matter who you build with and where you go, but there seems to be a LOT online about Del Webb. We just like the idea of the maintenance free living, ability to socialize and the proximity to where we live.

What in the world did they have against cats?!

@@dragondancer1814 I know right? They are far quieter and cleaner than Dogs too; and don't attack and kill people like dogs!

Hi Sue. so glad you love your area. Lots of great ones. The point of the video is to give another point of view. Most places are great but those who expect some kind of perfection might be surprised depending on where they end up. I'm thinking that you know how to be happy in any situation and are a positive person. Thankful for people like you! Thanks so much for watching!

@@Southwest55Plus excellent points and yes even here we have some people who are complainers. But I laugh and say if you don't want to deal with people don't move into a complex with 131 apartments in one huge building lol. It is definitely not perfect and actually you are right that I have learned to be content in my circumstances because my peace and joy comes from the Lord and not in things. A former pastor used to say (and could also apply to apartment complexes or living communities) "You won't find a perfect church; and if you do, don't join it. You will ruin it." 😁😁

Amen to that Sue! They must teach that saying in Seminary--I've heard it from lots of different pastors over the years. It sure rings true though in churches and in neighborhoods as well!

I live in a regular, not so fancy, gated community in West Virginia and we have always had at least one nosy woman with nothing better to do than have her binoculars out to report whatever they can on others. They seem to change about every 10 years but I guess they are everywhere. Lol.

Just wait hopefully no bad neighbors move in ! That includes the bad relatives! That's what happened to me! It changes all fast! The neighbors kids smoking hard drugs in the bathroom and it comes over as second hand smoke! Slamming doors etc. Hopefully you won't get bad neighbors move in but again the relatives can be trouble makers big time! Just a heads up! You are lucky for now with decent neighbors it can change very fast! Just a heads up!

I am so glad to hear that you found a great community! The bulk of them are amazing! Thanks for watching my channel!

You fail to realize that some of us prefer peace and quiet. Not nosy neighbors and cliques. Some of us prefer to do things by ourselves or with one or two people.

Why does it have to be a "fault" to not want to be involved? Some people enjoy their own company or much smaller groups.

That’s when you have to explain to them how Uber works 😉 Thanks for watching!

That is anywhere

Get a motorcycle, that will cure that.

Yeah I get it. Every now and then a neighbor oversteps their bounds. Thanks so much for watching my channel!

I'm 51 now and look young for my age too . Jealous old hags will target better looking female residents and drive them out by weaponizing the HOA against them. Better to just stay away from these places

I live in a very small 55+ apartment place (rentals only) in a downtown part of a major city. There's not much to offer at where I am. It has a Jacuzzi, small laundry room, and underground parking (you have to pay monthly if you want it or park on the street). It's nice and quiet in a good location. The social part of it is not great; as the tenants are very much into themselves. And it's cliquey. What's surprising to me about Judy's comment are about women being aggressive. At where I live there are more single men than women. It might be equal number of couples and singles. The women are not aggressive at all. They seem to cling together. I haven't seen a single woman with a man and never seen one trying to get one.

Ugly men? No such thing.

Wow, thank you for your comment. I took care of my mom after my dad passed away. When my mom came to live with me, I wanted her to have fun and hang out with people her age, because I was busy working. So, I asked an senior from my church if she could take my mom to the Senior community center near our apartment. I remember that I couldn't wait to hear how my mom enjoyed herself. Honey,let me tell you. My mom told me that she would never go back there again. I was in total shock!!! So, I asked her why. She said, "Those women are there to get a man, that's it. Also, she told me so many of the women had so much makeup on that it was pathetic. Also, most of the men were loving the attention. My mom was a down to earth woman, who loved my dad. She wanted No part of senior living. She loved living with me, enjoyed my friends and her new friends. I miss her So much, my dad too. To make this long story short. I am now a Senior. I look young for my age, and I don't fit in either!!! After visiting a couple of Senior apartments, I really don't feel it's for me. Just like my mom and dad.

Totally agree! Thanks for watching!

Wow that doesn't sound fun. I hear this a lot about 55+ apartment buildings. The actual active adult communities seem to not be that way. Thanks for watching!

I have experienced the same thing living in a luxury building of elderly people for two years. Thank you for validating similar experiences 👍

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate you watching my channel!

Lots of people love the Villages for all of the reasons you mention. Florida works for some and not for others though so it’s good to have options. This fall I’ll be doing a video to compare The Villages to our Arizona communities. It is great to know all of your options. Thanks for watching my channel!

When you cross the invisible line into The Villages you know immediately you're in another world, because everything is so CLEAN! The street itself is cleaner! It feels like you've entered a film lot, like The Truman Show. Strange, but very nice!

Hi l live in Australia and my heart goes out to you. I live in subsidised housing . And l had dmsome druggie nut case living directly above me. He too was protected by the housing authority. I ended up trying to commit suicide on several occasions and was hospitalised 12 times in the 8 years of living beneath him. Also the apartment where l lived had a hollow wall and a metal stair case attached so l had the horrific noise from that to contend with. He would taunt me as well. Any way after 8 years of begging and fighting and my psychiatrist fighting lam now living somewhere far more appropriate. I pray your awful situation comes to an end SOON. LOVE GALE ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘

Sorry to hear that you've had problems. Hope things change for you soon. Thanks for watching!

​@@donpeace894 You seem like a bully yourself with that kind of talk.

All depends on the community. Most are great. Thanks for watching!

Yes--lots of pros and cons. I'm at an age where I losing friends no matter where they live. Just part of life but that doesn't make it easy. Thanks so much for watching!

Wow! That is crazy. So glad you are in a place that you love now! Thanks for watching.

Driveways are private property. Your daughter should absolutely not have pulled into the neighbor’s driveway. The driveway apron and sidewalk are public property, and this is the area it’s okay to pull into to turn around.

@@robbiddlecombe8392 AGREED

2021 quit smoking Marlboros at 54. Thanks it was a $17 per day habit.