For top notch cancer treatment and research we were able to go to Moffitt in Tampa….75 minute drive.
The hospital here in The Villages sometimes gets negative comments. Part of the problem is, their clientele is aged and most have complex medical situations. But they are now affiliated with Shands in Jacksonville. We had excellent care there on numerous occasions, and they will transfer you out if your situation warrants it. You will find good doctors….make that a priority.
A second compounding situation is that medical facilities in ALL OF FLORIDA are overwhelmed Jan-Feb-Mar. With the great influx of snowbirds, hospitals and ER’s are overwhelmed and bogged down. So plan your routine medical ✅ for fall and late spring.
Hang out for a while at the pool. Everyone’s had a new knee, hip, shoulder….heart work done. People are very matter-of-fact about our replacement parts. The difference here is people just roll with it and get back to favorite activities ASAP.
Someone with a joint replacement up north will perseverate on it two years before the surgery….then talk about every detail for two years after. No comparison as to where I’d rather be.
By the way, there are over 3000 clubs here. You will find your people.
This is nobody’s home town. There will be super friendly people wherever you go…if that’s what you want. If it’s not….you can enjoy your own quiet home and the beauty of Florida.
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