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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:
It is very smart of you to think ahead but as we all know, we don't have total control over our health. All we can do is try and stay as healthy as possible by going to the doctor as needed and hope for the best. I personally have a concern for my vision as I am a type 2 diabetic who's mother had macular degeneration.
My father had vision problems and when he got older, he constantly hit something, (parking meters and other cars when parking). One time, I was in the car with him and a cat ran into the road and he never saw it. At that point, the car keys needed to be taken away before he killed someone. Unfortunately, he felt that his independence was stripped and he lost the will to live.
I will depend on the friends I have and if that is not an option, I will cab it assuming I can not drive a cart safely either. I remember reading of some communitites that were built to offer help to senior citizens for their needs.
Maybe a "Get a Ride" club could be formed to facilitate people with help getting to the doctors.
My mother fought with all her strength to be independent as she did not want to go to a nursing home. She succeeded. Only time will tell when one needs to use that option.
Best Wishes for future health.