If things are getting more difficult to handle for you or a loved one and you are considering an alternative answer, consider a warm, sunny place like Palm Coast, Florida. Palm Coast is a quiet, but steadily growing city, an hour or so drive south of Jacksonville, Florida. There are currently no malls, but the St. Augustine Outlet Mall is just a short drive away and lot of things locally to keep one occupied Since many assisted living facilities have activities directors that schedule day trip, local attractions are a big bonus.

Palm Coast is actually an ideal place for us senior citizens. The weather is very nice, most of the time. The temperatures are in mid-nineties during the heart of summer. Thank goodness for A.C.s and fans. Winters are a lot easier here, no snow to shovel. The average winter is only down around 46 degrees, most of the time.

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