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Originally Posted by DaddyD
I appreciate the suggestion, but thankfully I'm (hopefully!) a few decades away from needing an independent or assisted living facility, and who knows
But even if a solo ager were to move into Freedom Pointe (or similar facility) that still only solves half the problem. Sure, the staff there will take care of a person's basic physical needs, but they won't help with paying bills, managing investment, managing health care amongst a variety of doctors, being a health care advocate for the resident, etc..
There are still a ton of problems / issues that need to be managed that fall outside of the services provided by the staff at any independent/assisted living facility or nursing home.
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A facility like Freedom Pointe will solve a lot of the issues that are impossible to solve living in a single family house in The Villages. If you have health problems, transportation to medical appointments is extremely difficult living in a house. Also, owning a house requires maintenance, utility bills, and other costs. Hopefully, if you move into a facility, you only need to pay one bill, your transportation is provided, and your financial portfolio is pretty much on auto pilot. I cannot imagine trusting a stranger to manage the things you mentioned. I inquired about this when I had a will prepared, and got no recommendations whatsoever. The attorney who prepared my will told me that most professionals, such as lawyers, will not assume power of attorney for these things because of the potential liability. What you really need is a very close friend or relative to assist you. If you don't have one, then I think a facility is the best option, especially living in The Villages.