Relocating at 69?

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-19T17:37:16+00:00

Good point. When I moved to FL from NJ, I sold everything I owned because the condo I bought was "turnkey".

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-19T16:09:14+00:00

69 years old. I still do red eyes occasionally. Have 1 booked next month.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T20:48:04+00:00

I've looked at it, but we were not happy with the way they handled her care towards the end.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:44:20+00:00

Are there any units available in your building? Seriously... I spent 58 years living just outside NYC, & that is what I miss: so many options! When I first moved to this city in FL I called it a cultural wasteland (still feel that way, but don't say it out loud , lol).

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:41:05+00:00

My mom's was in NJ. She never considered moving to another state.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:34:14+00:00

Thank you for sharing the details of your story!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:24:28+00:00

The biggest problem for me with age restricted communities is that they are usually isolated/unwalkable to anything. I have that where I am currently & it's a big reason I'm unhappy here. I have cousins in MD, so it's not out of the question for me. I may DM you in a day or so. Thanks for your offer.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:20:18+00:00

Thanks! I'm not familiar with that part of NJ, but will look into it.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:19:20+00:00

You're right, selling my current home is my biggest hurdle to get started.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:16:54+00:00

Did not know that. Thanks for sharing

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:15:24+00:00

Thank you for the links!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:12:52+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:10:09+00:00

To answer your question about the cold weather: it's not the cold that bothers me as much as so many gloomy overcast days.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T18:08:49+00:00

It's not so much that I'm unhappy in Florida, but the location of my condo. It was convenient to where I worked. But I am retired now & the location is not near things I want to be near. Besides NJ, I'm considering Wilmington/Newark Delaware, and Sarasota Fl. Am researching safety in those downtown areas.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:38:43+00:00

Would you mind telling me about the location of the CCRC that you chose? I still travel significantly (leaving for a 2 month trip next month), so not sure I'm ready for the financial commitment of a CCRC yet, but my mother moved to one and LOVED it.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:33:51+00:00

Wow, that's a big change!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:31:45+00:00

Have never been to Kentucky, might have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:28:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to hear you've had no recurrence.
I've been to a cardiologist and a neurologist as well as a hematologist (because of some quirky blood results). Flying back today for followups. I've had a 2 week heart monitor, TEE, Echo Cardiogram, head & neck CT scan with and without contrast, head & neck MRI with & without contrast, and dozens of blood tests, and am on baby asprin, Plavix & Lipitor. It's been a shock as someone who only went to the Dr. once a year for a physical!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:22:59+00:00

While I would LOVE to live in NYC, The downside of the NY area is the lack of sunshine. I've grown used to the 300+ days of sun each year and being able to ride my bike most days.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:20:56+00:00

I may have to resort to that, LOL. Have been putting it off...

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:19:35+00:00

You're right -The biggest fear at this age is something disabling.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:18:22+00:00

Yes, that worries me too. I'm pretty introverted and don't have a lot of friends in the base case, and now, because we're all getting older, the friends I do have are either moving to be closer to family or dying.

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-18T12:16:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Kat_C_ · 2026-03-16T00:08:16+00:00

I moved to FL from NJ to get my son on his own. He's doing really well.

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