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Originally Posted by kofficer
My husband and I are just wondering what everyone plans to do when they are in their 80s, and should probably no longer drive, how are you going to get to doctors and shopping, etc. Do you plan to just slow down and putt putt in your golf cart where you want to go, or like some of the other communities we are looking at which offer regular, scheduled buses or van service to the various shopping centers and grocery stores, is there any thing like that in the Villages?
How about cab service, is that readily available?
LeeoTampa
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Kofficer, you raise a good question. It seems that this is not an easy thing to plan for in advance. None of us really knows at what age we will lose our mobility, or whether when we do, we will have more extensive personal care needs.
Some people no doubt move back to be near family or move to assisted living when mobility becomes an issue, but TVers do have other options. Cab service is certainly available; and I suspect it would be relatively easy to hire a part-time driver. There are plenty of medical professionals in the area for those who might need to hire a personal nurse or caregiver. Shopping, dining and medical care are all close by in TV.
There are probably other communities with more formal mobility arrangements, but they might not offer as many opportunities as TV does to keep seniors active, mobile and healthy.
It is something to think about, but for me it would not be something to worry about. Options are available.