FEELING ISOLATED AFTER MOVING
It has been more than a decade since I was last active on AARP Community. During my absence I managed to stay busy; occupied with my sons and their family, attending book clubs, writing reviews, posting commentary on news journals, and I also began painting with acrylics. During ten of those years, I lived in a senior community where I enjoyed the amenities and socializing with other seniors from diverse backgrounds. Then, five years ago, my sons pressured me to move to be closer to them. Although my new home is in a very nice building, the amenities and activities are for the majority of residents who are gen x and millennial professionals. I am among only a handful of seniors who reside here.
I no longer travel as often, and I have very little social interaction with anyone, except when family visits. As such, I spend too much time alone. Granted, I have always been an avid reader, also I continue to paint. Feeling isolated, I recall how much I enjoyed the AARP community years ago sharing commentary, and hope to resume participating in social, cultural, and political forums.