I have arthritis and diabetes 2 and am getting around fairly well. I am 80. My home is a 4 storey house with a large garden. I am trying to e And remind m to eat lunch, as I am unused to that And ensure that I can find or cook a dinner [I usually make stir fry of protein and lots of green veg [broccoli, zuccini, esparagus, and a huge salad... I guess this Independent living with the catch of REMINDERS during the day. I am not a social person, ie I have hobbies and am quite used to living alone.
Living with a roommate is ridiculous! Will not do that - yet!
I'm much younger than you but my life plan includes selling my home and downsizing into an independent living community at around 75. I have watched older relatives who refused to make the little changes that would make their futures more sustainable who ultimately had to make major changes at a time of crisis and I want to avoid that. I figure that at age 75 or 80 most people are still in pretty good shape mentally and physically, so I should still have the wits, stamina and flexibility to select a new home that can all meet my future needs as I age.
Thanks to all of you who answered my questions! and I will send other retirees to query you. VJF