Moving Home?

When my parents retired and couldn't trade down where they lived. They first toured around to find places they liked, then checked them out for services; proximity to shops, medical facilities, including how easy it was to get to the local main hospital, public transport, church. Then they checked for what was going on locally, to make sure there were facilities for activities they enjoyed locally. They did all their homework and had a wonderful 25 year retirement in a place they liked. They quickly made many friends and both had full churches for their funerals.

Another friend, refused to take any advice from anyone and went back to an area she had lived in and liked 30 years previously. It had changed out of recognition. She hated it there, but couldn't afford to move back. She died from cancer within 4 years.

How sad! I am not rushing into anything. living in a big city can be lonely as well. so I will do my research, but listening to all the very supportive posts on here has been extremely helpful

NannyG4 the original post was the first thing I have put on here, I feel I am going to get unbiased advice on here. Sometimes its better to chat to someone who is not personally involved (if that makes sense). I have only had positive and supportive responses that are genuinely helping me make the decision. Best of luck with your move too ?

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