[USER]

My 20 year old son wants to move out and live closer to work. He just toured a luxury apartment for seniors over 55. They have 3 openings for those under 55 in this senior community.

Every thing is brand new,very secure and has benefits not offered at regular apartments.

Plus it costs $100-$150/month less than other apartments in the area. I have never lived in this type of community since I am not a senior yet.

Is there a downside to this opportunity?

He already has an emergency fund and invests in retirement accounts.

[Kitty]

I’m shocked they’re offering to those under 55. Honestly from my experience w fam living in over 55 areas, I really like them.

Everyone is really focused on connection and events and very kind and quiet.

I really liked visiting them there.

I’d love to have lived there. He can NOT have parties there I hope he knows (I’m sure he wouldn’t!) but that’s the biggest downside for him. That’s a big no no

[Christine]

If he can save money and have a peaceful safe environment to live in, then yes!!!!

[Melissa]

I love when senior communities do this. Sometimes it comes with requirements to hang out with the neighbors, but meeting and getting to know people from different age groups is a good thing.

The quiet hours are probably pretty strict, but he should do it and make some friends.

Helps keep the old people young and helps the young people learn empathy and how to do things thebold fashion way.

He should be prepared for them to ask him for help with electronics

[Jason]

Two questions: Is the the type that likes to chat or socialize with neighbors?

Does he enjoy talking with older people?

[Brandy]

That actually sounds so cool! I’ve learned so much from all the older folk around me!

[Kourtney]

It is AWESOME! I lived in a similar situation for part of my undergrad and it was so quiet and conducive to studying.

Highly recommend.

[Nisha]

20 does seem very young, but why not? If he doesn’t mind be surrounded by people that are his parents age or older.

I had a very close friend who was living in such community and she absolutely thrived in it – although she was 75.

It may put off a potential partner, though.

Does he view it as a long term thing or just for a few years?

[Wendi]

yes, senior areas are very safe and mostly affordable. that is a great first place to rent if he has to

[Aaron]

Kid would have all types of life learning opportunities all around him everyday. You say he’s an introvert but if he can open himself up to listening that kid will be wise beyond his age real fast

[Michelle]

I I think it depends a lot on his personality but it sounds like he’s open to it.

I would love it!

I’m guessing it would be fairly quiet except for the regular ambulance calls for falls and such that are fairly common in communities with older adults

[Karin]

I was in my late 20s and moved into a townhouse community where the average age was 75 and I loved it.

I made some grandmas my friends and we would walk our dogs together and they gave me cooking recipes.

Plus, the community was always clean, beautiful gardens and quiet by 8pm

[Sheena]

I would have LOVED this option when I was 20! I say do it! If he’s kind and respectful, and interested in learning, this is such a great opportunity

[Jennifer]

I did this! When I was in my 20s, a seniors only apartment building ended their “seniors only” status, and I was amongst the first non-seniors.

I loved everything about it, and the elderly folks were so very kind to me.

[Joe]

I think this sounds great, there will be a lot of mature ( no pun intended) stable people w alot of life experience that can be great friends and a good influence on your son.

And he’s just as good for somebody them too

[Sameera]

I have worked at a senior community, it will be a quite neighborhood, once they know him they will feed him too.

[DJ]

I lived in an informal senior village and it was great. As long as he’s quiet, keeps common areas clean, and is respectful it should be fine.

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