Continuing Care Retirement communities, senior residences - - what do you think?

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17. My MIL, who is 89, is moving to a senior apartment complex near us.

It's a new apartment building designed and reserved for people 55 and older, with elevators, a pool, exercise room, yoga classes, etc. they don't provide meals or transportation, but they have a concierge desk that can arrange for Lyft and add the costs to the monthly rent bill.

There's no buy-in fee, just an annual lease with monthly rent, like a regular apartment. It's far less expensive than the CCRCs and independent living complexes in our area. The independent living places offer meals and an activity van, but beyond that, no medical or nursing care or any assistance.

While you're thinking about where you might move, consider finding a reputable home health agency and hire aides to come into your home. They can shop, cook, clean house, run errands, and do lots of other things so that you have more time to do what you enjoy. You can hire people to drive you places, or use Lyft or Uber. Also, check into your local Aging services. There may be vans and other services that are free for seniors in your community. These might be an affordable ways to stay where you are for a while.