[Oe List ...] Aging options

[Robertson Work]

Dear Judi,

Thank you for sharing your situation and reflections. You are fortunate to have a son living with you. Congratulations on the food forest.

One of my sons is just 30 minutes away and we want to stay close. The other son visits a few times each year.

Bonnie and I are beginning an aging in place conversation of five families in our HOA of 34 families. Will share the process as it unfolds.

I am viewing aging, climate disasters, and societal chaos as the challenges that will guide me in my writing and activism until I can no longer do that.

Blessings and happiness to you and yours!

Rob

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Rob, Crescent City Womans Club started an aging in place project. There are many couples and m m/f widowers choosing to remain at home. At one time therewas a city infrastructure. It included daily chexk in phone calls and lunches to get together and socialize. Churches had volunteer drivers for drs. Appts, etc. All this has settled into neighbors caring for neighbors and churches caring for their members.
I built my home with aging in mind. Been in Cc 34 yrs. And in my home 31 yrs. I didnt figure in climbing stairs, the house is raised, so keeping the legs working is all in the self care schedule. Randy is here for awhile and takes care of the yard, we are planting food producing trees hoping to have a food forest in full bloom soon.
I am beginning to explore, as are you and others, how to physically  live fully when the body wears out big time.
Aging in Place has many positive attributes.
Walk in Peace💛🧘🧡

On Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 12:29 PM Robertson Work via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote:
Dear colleagues,

How are you aging? Bonnie and I are considering options of aging in place where we are, or downsizing and then aging in place, or moving into a senior community. What have you done? How do you find it? Any lessons or advice to give? What are you planning to do?

Best wishes,

Rob

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