Seniors, do you like where you live? Do you feel safe there? - Page 2

Pam61 · 06-03-21, 04:24 PM

Just out of curiosity I "Googled" the top 100 safest cities in 2021. The cities they list have low populations, which explains some of their choices.

https://www.safewise.com/safest-cities-america/

I'm in Rhode Island, in the city of Providence. I would not recommend it to a senior, nor do I feel safe here. It's the most urban environment I've ever lived in. It's a college town and there is theft all the time. Our house is alarmed, with security camera's posted at front, back, side and garage doors. We've had deliveries stolen from our front door. We've had a service AC/Heating vehicle stolen from our driveway, mid-day and was driven off and stripped. All the repairman's tools were taken, thousands of dollars worth. Our neighbor has expensive cars and they've been broken into from his garage.

Rhode Island is beautiful in many areas, but in Providence crime is high. We live in a nice neighborhood, but it's not always quiet, peaceful or safe.

Izzy · 06-03-21, 05:02 PM

I am single and I live in a small town, with a population 18,000 about 70 miles west of Chicago. This is a farm county but a Illinois university is the next town over. I feel safe here but the town with the university has a lot of crime and it can trickle over. I walk early in the morning and late at night and often I forget to lock my doors. I walk to work and to the town shops. Bike trails are close by. I still work and do not foresee retiring for at least 5 more years. I am 65. I would love to move to Colorado where my middle son lives. In part because he is there but also I like the lifestyle that encourages outside exercising (walking, biking, hiking). Our winters can be brutal and it does get humid here. It's the Midwest, weather wise, anything can happen.

Gams · 06-03-21, 05:07 PM

My doors are ALWAYS locked, even when I’m home. My husband used to get mad at me because we’d come home with groceries and if I was the first one in the house, I’d automatically lock the door and he’d be stuck outside with his hands full of groceries.

BunnyHop · 06-03-21, 05:43 PM

My neighborhood seems safe enough, but there are occasional break-ins. Random theft from unlocked cars, etc.

I feel safe in my home, and get the sense that the neighborhood is well patrolled. The neighbors and the police are paying attention.

The summers are hot, but right here on the coast temps are a bit more manageable than further inland. Ocean breezes make a difference.

OTOH, I'm trying to figure out where to move because this area is prone to hurricanes and I've had enough. Just don't want the stress or the maintenance of a house, and the insurance costs are just insane.

Gams · 06-03-21, 06:17 PM

Alta, I lived in Newport, OR for awhile. My best friend still lives there. I liked it a lot. I liked that winter and summer were both on the milder side. At the time, I rented a house on the ocean for $290.00 a month! And it isn’t too far from Portland.

schoolgirl-01 · 06-03-21, 07:27 PM

i'm in Parkland, FL and i feel very safe here. i live in a gated community with a private park, walking path, tennis and i go walking around 1am daily with my dogs.

my dogs don't like being near other dogs so i walk them late - nothing has ever happened and i feel completely safe. the security typically sees me on my walk and waves. the police roll thru and wave.

YetAnotherDeb · 06-03-21, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gams

My doors are ALWAYS locked, even when I’m home. My husband used to get mad at me because we’d come home with groceries and if I was the first one in the house, I’d automatically lock the door and he’d be stuck outside with his hands full of groceries.

I had to laugh at this. My mother always made fun of me for automatically locking the doors whenever I went in. I can’t tell you how many times I locked someone else out! Now that she’s of an advanced age, she does the same thing. But that’s different, wink, wink.

My immediate neighborhood is very safe, and I sometimes leave the house without locking up, but the surrounding areas not so much. Meth heads galore.
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YADeb

Sollamyn · 06-03-21, 09:21 PM

I'm thinking of moving to some sort of retirement community in the next few years. I have no idea where, though!

Donna

bzar · 06-03-21, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gams

My doors are ALWAYS locked, even when I’m home. My husband used to get mad at me because we’d come home with groceries and if I was the first one in the house, I’d automatically lock the door and he’d be stuck outside with his hands full of groceries.

i do this too. drives the family crazy. We recently had a contractor replace our driveway gate and it stays closed all day. it adds more security to our humble abode.

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Originally Posted by Sollamyn

I'm thinking of moving to some sort of retirement community in the next few years. I have no idea where, though!

Donna

the place i mentioned where my MIL and her DH live - you can move there from age 55 and up. when i found out that even i could live there, it changed my perspective. My MIL said there are people who still work that live there, such as teachers. you have the option of renting or buying. my in-laws chose to rent. I'm mentioning this because many "retirement" communities might be an option now, and if not, it's good to start looking because 5 years is not too far away. and if there's a waiting list, you might want to get on the list of the community that suits you. in other words, you might not need to be "non-working" to live in a retirement community - of course, each place has their own rules, but it's good to find out.

annette · 06-04-21, 07:54 AM

I live in SW Ohio so you definitely wouldn't want to be here because the humidity in summer is awful.

I do feel safe in our community, it's small and in our neighborhood folks tend to watch out for each other. We're about 35 miles north of Cincinnati and 20 miles south of Dayton so can go in either direction for things to do.

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06-03-21, 04:24 PM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	Just out of curiosity I "Googled" the top 100 safest cities in 2021. The cities they list have low populations, which explains some of their choices. https://www.safewise.com/safest-cities-america/ I'm in Rhode Island, in the city of Providence. I would not recommend it to a senior, nor do I feel safe here. It's the most urban environment I've ever lived in. It's a college town and there is theft all the time. Our house is alarmed, with security camera's posted at front, back, side and garage doors. We've had deliveries stolen from our front door. We've had a service AC/Heating vehicle stolen from our driveway, mid-day and was driven off and stripped. All the repairman's tools were taken, thousands of dollars worth. Our neighbor has expensive cars and they've been broken into from his garage. Rhode Island is beautiful in many areas, but in Providence crime is high. We live in a nice neighborhood, but it's not always quiet, peaceful or safe. __________________ Pam April Focus: Linda Stejskal Wooldridge (Barlates) Dean Pohlman (Man Flow Yoga) April 8th Everyday Yoga Four Week Challenge Jessica Smith Cardio Walks/Pilates Fusion Lee Holden Qi Gong 30 Day Challenge

06-03-21, 05:02 PM
Izzy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt	I am single and I live in a small town, with a population 18,000 about 70 miles west of Chicago. This is a farm county but a Illinois university is the next town over. I feel safe here but the town with the university has a lot of crime and it can trickle over. I walk early in the morning and late at night and often I forget to lock my doors. I walk to work and to the town shops. Bike trails are close by. I still work and do not foresee retiring for at least 5 more years. I am 65. I would love to move to Colorado where my middle son lives. In part because he is there but also I like the lifestyle that encourages outside exercising (walking, biking, hiking). Our winters can be brutal and it does get humid here. It's the Midwest, weather wise, anything can happen. __________________ Mary

06-03-21, 05:07 PM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	My doors are ALWAYS locked, even when I’m home. My husband used to get mad at me because we’d come home with groceries and if I was the first one in the house, I’d automatically lock the door and he’d be stuck outside with his hands full of groceries.

06-03-21, 05:43 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	My neighborhood seems safe enough, but there are occasional break-ins. Random theft from unlocked cars, etc. I feel safe in my home, and get the sense that the neighborhood is well patrolled. The neighbors and the police are paying attention. The summers are hot, but right here on the coast temps are a bit more manageable than further inland. Ocean breezes make a difference. OTOH, I'm trying to figure out where to move because this area is prone to hurricanes and I've had enough. Just don't want the stress or the maintenance of a house, and the insurance costs are just insane. __________________ Anna

06-03-21, 06:17 PM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	Alta, I lived in Newport, OR for awhile. My best friend still lives there. I liked it a lot. I liked that winter and summer were both on the milder side. At the time, I rented a house on the ocean for $290.00 a month! And it isn’t too far from Portland. Last edited by Gams; 06-03-21 at 06:18 PM. Reason: Correct spelling

06-03-21, 07:27 PM
schoolgirl-01 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkland, FL	i'm in Parkland, FL and i feel very safe here. i live in a gated community with a private park, walking path, tennis and i go walking around 1am daily with my dogs. my dogs don't like being near other dogs so i walk them late - nothing has ever happened and i feel completely safe. the security typically sees me on my walk and waves. the police roll thru and wave.

06-03-21, 09:21 PM
Sollamyn Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S. Illinois	I'm thinking of moving to some sort of retirement community in the next few years. I have no idea where, though! Donna __________________ Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. unknown

06-04-21, 07:54 AM
annette VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ohio	I live in SW Ohio so you definitely wouldn't want to be here because the humidity in summer is awful. I do feel safe in our community, it's small and in our neighborhood folks tend to watch out for each other. We're about 35 miles north of Cincinnati and 20 miles south of Dayton so can go in either direction for things to do.