I previously lived in an area without much public transportation and saw personally what happened to seniors when they lose their license to drive. They become dependent on friends or neighbors to accomplish simple tasks, such as grocery shopping, banking, doctor's visits, etc or they become reclusive. The way TV is organized with access to all these things by golf cart, and the proximity of neighbors who understand your limitations makes the possibility of losing driving privileges less stressful. That is a quality of life benefit that is well worth the extra cost of homes here.
My mother is approaching 90 and lives here in the same village as we do. When we were planning a trip overseas, we worried how she would do without us nearby. We shouldn't have been concerned. Our neighbors, unasked, constantly checked on her to see if she needed anything. We all watch out for each other.
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