Planning Beginner: Where to Live in Retirement

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Many 55+ communities (also called "active adult developments") are free of the high tax burden that is necessary to fund the schools necessary in younger-family communities.

True

False

True. This is a big advantage of these communities.

A serious drawback to the "active adult developments" concept is that visitation by residents' grandchildren is discouraged.

True

False

False. Children are most welcome to visit, but may not reside there.

When couples disagree about their ideal location for retirement, _______.

It's wise not to address the issue till later, since the potential conflict might not materialize at all

The easiest thing to do is to have the more dominant partner impose his or her preference on the other

A good compromise is to spending a portion of the year in different places

A good compromise is to spending a portion of the year in different places. This will help accommodate both partners.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding retirement residential options?

Your current and future health should be factored into your decision on retirement living arrangements

Retirement residential options need not be a source of much concern, since both state and federal governments have ombudsmen responsible for making these arrangements for you on a personalized basis

Despite your current good health, the likelihood is that totally independent living will eventually not be possible

"Continuing care retirement communities" (CCRCs) are a relatively new option that allow you to "age in place" without the need for a move under difficult circumstances.

Retirement residential options need not be a source of much concern, since both state and federal governments have ombudsmen responsible for making these arrangements for you on a personalized basis. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Which of the following is true of "continuing care retirement communities" (CCRCs)?

They allow you to "age in place"

CCRCs are very appealing because many offer a range of amenities and activities that make them desirable places to live, irrespective of health concerns

CCRCs offer a range of care and medical services to accommodate your needs as these needs change with age

All of the above

All of the above. For all these reasons, CCRCs seem to provide the best of all options for many folks who can afford them.