8. There’s no social life whatsoever
For many people, work is not only the place where they earn money and spend most of their time but also a place that helps them stay socially active and engaged in social relationships. Studies show that this sort of social engagement can improve our physical and emotional health.
Unfortunately, keeping an active social life becomes more difficult as we age, especially after we retire and move to a new community where we don’t know anyone. To avoid becoming a grumpy and unhappy old man, do a little research. Visit the place you’re thinking of moving to and see for yourself what people there are like to newcomers. Even if you are not exactly a social butterfly, being surrounded by cold and grim people won’t do you any good.
9. Learning opportunities are scarce
One of the perks of retirement life is that you have a lot of time to do whatever you want. If you’ve always dreamed of learning Spanish, the art of sewing and whatnot, make sure your new community can provide plenty of learning opportunities. There’s nothing sadder than wanting to learn something new or improving an older skill and having no means available to do that.
To make sure the place you want to retire is not a learning desert, visit the community’s website and investigate if there are any classes provided by the local college for retirees, clubs, workshops, events or group activities organized for community members.
