[mrsstats]

We are 75 and 74. Relatively good health. Mostly age-related issues. Arthritis, hip issue (dh will need hip replacement in next 2 years) We are active. Enjoy bowling and travel.

Tired of winter in the north, love warm weather. Been to 2 lifestyle visits. Love the concept of the Villages.

I think of biggest concern is medical care (Medicare and AARP supplemental is our insurance. We have no children or close family so we would not be giving up anything to move.

Thoughts from those living there.

[Papa_lecki]

if you’re mobile and in relatively good health do it.
Your glory years will be much better quality - wish my parents would have done it.

[MrFlorida]

You only live once, go for it.

[Snowbirdtobe]

What do you like to do? If you both golf the answer is easy. If one likes to quilt or sew and the other likes to swim or play cards the answer is easy. If either of you have complex medical problems the level of medical care would be an issue.
The "Villages Hospital" now renamed to "Spanish Plains Hospital" is still a one star hospital according to Medicare. Look up the rating on the Medicare hospital rating site and then decide.
PS if you qualify medically you may be able to switch to a standard Medicare insurance plan like plan F or G. That plan will allow you to go to the best hospitals in the US for treatment.

[billethkid]

We did it at 68.....conclusion....

We would do it again and also would not hesitate at 78......still enjoying every minute at 80something.....

Medical care? Medicare + AARP Supplement....Use local MD for primary. Specialists and hospitals? Where ever the best are in FL. Draw a 2 hour circle around TV and it includes Gainseville/Shands....Jacksonville/Mayo Clinic....and several more top notch facilities.............. hundreds of specialists.....all within 2 hours.

Just do it.

[Slainte]

Do it. Buy where you can reach stores, church, pool & activities easily. If you can get around primarily by golf cart, it’s a great place to age out having fun. Check the golf cart paths & check how easily you can enter & exit your Village (having a stop light). Check for ER Hospital near your home and also ck Orlando, Ocala, and around the Villages — there are many excellent medical specialists. The Villages are a safe, friendly community. Good luck in your searches & decisions.

[tophcfa]

For us, it’s not about age, it’s about health. The biggest appeal about the Villages for us is the active lifestyle (sports pools, golfing, flatlander biking, going everywhere in a golf cart, and other outdoor activities). The thing we find least appealing is the availability of quality health care. As long as we can keep active and have minimal health care needs, we want to spend as much time in the Villages as possible. If we can’t do our preferred activities, and have substantial health care needs, we’re outta here.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by mrsstats

We are 75 and 74. Relatively good health. Mostly age-related issues. Arthritis, hip issue (dh will need hip replacement in next 2 years) We are active. Enjoy bowling and travel.

Tired of winter in the north, love warm weather. Been to 2 lifestyle visits. Love the concept of the Villages.

I think of biggest concern is medical care (Medicare and AARP supplemental is our insurance. We have no children or close family so we would not be giving up anything to move.

Thoughts from those living there.

You should like it here . Two bowling alleys very close together off of 441/27 in the oldest part of the Villages. There were some avid bowlers at Doggie Doo Run Run when I went there. Older Villagers in their 70s. But still very active. Unfortunately they have passed. I have been here since June of 2005. Many of the people whose company I have enjoyed passed away or moved out of the Villages.

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[Aces4]

Originally Posted by mrsstats

We are 75 and 74. Relatively good health. Mostly age-related issues. Arthritis, hip issue (dh will need hip replacement in next 2 years) We are active. Enjoy bowling and travel.

Tired of winter in the north, love warm weather. Been to 2 lifestyle visits. Love the concept of the Villages.

I think of biggest concern is medical care (Medicare and AARP supplemental is our insurance. We have no children or close family so we would not be giving up anything to move.

Thoughts from those living there.

Do yourselves a favor and rent. You'll have the best of all seasons and top medical care since you can flex and go back north for that. You have no roots to pull you one way or the other and you'll avoid all the maintenance work and costs which goes with owning a Florida home. I know all homes have those expenses but you're not chasing mold, bugs invasions, termites, irrigation at all or very little. You also don't have to deal with sinkholes and hurricanes.

[CarlR33]

Make it easy on yourself and don’t bring the old wrong looking furniture. So often, I see a house for sale and it’s obvious they brought the northern stuff.

[dtennent]

I will second the suggestion to rent. It is hard to understand this community without living here for a while. You will also gain an appreciation for each area within The Villages. If you decide to move, only bring down those few items which have strong emotional ties. Sell the rest and buy new when you get here. The cost of moving lots of furniture and dealing with whatever damage occurs is large compared to the cost of buying new furniture. Most important, maximize the joy in your life going forward.

[Sully2023]

Originally Posted by mrsstats

We are 75 and 74. Relatively good health. Mostly age-related issues. Arthritis, hip issue (dh will need hip replacement in next 2 years) We are active. Enjoy bowling and travel.

Tired of winter in the north, love warm weather. Been to 2 lifestyle visits. Love the concept of the Villages.

I think of biggest concern is medical care (Medicare and AARP supplemental is our insurance. We have no children or close family so we would not be giving up anything to move.

Thoughts from those living there.

My neighbors moved here at age 75. His wife passed away two years after their move. The husband is still enjoying the villages and no plans to leave. You have to do what makes you happy and don’t worry about what others think.

[Carlsondm]

We are from the north and moved here 6 years ago after lifestyle visits. We are 76 now and active year round. You will meet residents who are 90s and 100s here. I highly recommend renting for 3 or more months to feel the politics, traffic, medical services, and area you prefer to live in. We are non golfers with other hobbies and are busy all the time. No basements here and lots of electrical storms in some locations. Hurricanes usually fizzle out before they reach us. We found good medical care but had to work for it. Btw, we chose the south side and love it. Sumter County for lower taxes and near Leesburg hospitals.

[Rwirish]

Not sure of the hesitation. Just do it.

[Marmaduke]

You know what they say~

>"He who hesitates is lost."
>"If not now, when?
>"Live, Love, Laugh."
>"C'mon Down!"
>" This is the Life"
>" Livin' the Dream"

"We'll leave the light on for ya"

See you soon, you're gonna love it here!