[justjim]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

This is an interesting thread. If you ask a random villager if they are a frog, most give an exuberant YES! This thread is the opposite. Many are contemplating leaving, have several friends who have left, and some have mixed feelings. Are people simply pretending to love the Villages when asked in a social gathering? As for me, I loved the Villages when it was small with very little traffic. Twenty + years later, we are contemplating leaving. Too crowded!

We are still young compared to many here and have no major medical issues. We understand Florida is not a state that caters to senior citizens who are severely ill or disabled. Several politicians have said this type of care would bankrupt Florida. For obvious reasons, too many old folks. Lately, .Hubby and I have been wondering. How wise is it to live in an area with nearly a quarter million senior citizens? (including all retirement communties in surrounding area) It frightens us knowing there will not be help if needed. And, how long will we have to wait to have our medical issues attended? We have several neighbors who have to wait weeks for medical appointments. It has been on our minds to move and visit the Villages a few months a year.

I can attest that residents move from The Villages on a pretty regular basis. That is why in a retirement community it’s about right to have 4% resales at any one time. A house is sold and another retiree moves in. Of course, that fluctuates from time to time. As we age health care can quickly become the most important concern in our life.