In the July 9, 2025 edition of the AARP online newsletter, Meg Stoltzfus, our Live Well Retirement Navigator, was tapped by AARP for her thoughts and insights on older adults making the move to 55+ communities.
Highlights from the article include:
Can you part with your stuff?
While you don’t necessarily need to downsize when moving to a 55-plus community, the transition often requires parting with years’ worth of material goods, says Meg Stoltzfus, a live well retirement navigator for Financial Council, an advisory firm based in Towson, Maryland. “Trying to deal with all the stuff they've accumulated over that time period is a huge barrier for people,” she says.
Are you ready to give up your garden?
One of the factors involved in any move is the yard. Yards and gardens can be wonderful places for older adults, but the maintenance they require can be exhausting.
In a 55-plus community, you can get a living space where fees cover the yard work. It’s a great option for people who are done with yard maintenance and want more time and freedom to do other things, says Stoltzfus.
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