Is craving for a community a symptom of COVID?

If the pandemic taught us one thing, it was how where we live can contribute to our wellbeing. The experience of living through COVID highlighted for many people that connection to a supportive community can be the key to a rich and fulfilling life.

Living alone, the loss of family, or health issues, may all contribute to social isolation, so it’s not surprising that older people find life in a retirement village can provide opportunities for connection and offer support systems that help combat the loneliness many experience.

Staying at home during lockdowns also provided an insight into living with less and for many people it was a chance to think about fast-forwarding retirement plans.

The idea of downsizing might be financially attractive, but the thought of living a ‘downsized’ life can be a daunting prospect. For those that take the plunge to unlock the value in their properties, what they discover is that far from settling for a ‘smaller’ life, entering a retirement community can be the start of living large.

Perhaps that’s why settings that provide a rich community experience are becoming increasingly attractive.