From the article, it seems that needing to drive all over is a big deal, unlike a more close-knit community. I'm 75 and moved from a suburb where I could walk t

From the article, it seems that needing to drive all over is a big deal, unlike a more close-knit community. I'm 75 and moved from a suburb where I could walk to the corner store and even a nice lake (walking is great for seniors) to the boondocks. Divorce and home sale. Now, the downtown (tourist trap) is 12 miles away, and all the stores I really like are 50 miles away. The driving is a bit much. I am very much liking the prospect of less driving, neighbors who aren't preppers, and less than the 3 feet of front stairs. I'm still strong and can lug a table saw up the stairs, but why ... like that 40 pound cooler with my shopping? Community becomes more important. You want some friends nearby, as well as shopping, and medical facilities. I'm 50 miles from the V.A. medical center and ophthalmologist. Handy is dandy. There's a small place for sale near my daughter's for a mere $680K, with many miles of walking trails, so I don't really need the gym and pool, which come with a HOA fee of over $500/month. Close-packed condos, so lose the workshop, and worry if I am going to go to war over the small grand piano. (I have a Roland keyboard from my married days with a shift-worker partner, but it ain't the same, even if I upgrade it when I can't keep repairing it. ) Working on the cure ... Everyone's wants and needs are different, except for basics. Out of concern, the family bought me an Apple Watch, mainly for the emergency calling.