Video with English & Chinese subtitles: WHY YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN MAY STOP VISITING AFTER YOU MOVE TO YOUR RETIREMENT HOME

Video with English & Chinese subtitles: WHY YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN MAY STOP VISITING AFTER YOU MOVE TO YOUR RETIREMENT HOME

The Location You Choose for Retirement Could Determine How Often Your Family Comes to Visit!

By Johnson Choi, MBA
International Business Consultant since 1985

When planning for retirement, many people focus on affordability, beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings, spacious homes, and a comfortable lifestyle.

But there is one important question that retirees often overlook:

Will your children and grandchildren actually want to visit you after you move?

視頻有中英文字幕:為甚麼當你搬到退休安老住所後,子女,尤其是孫兒孫女,便不再願意來探望你?

你選擇在哪裏退休,可能直接影響你的子女和孫兒孫女日後探望你的次數!

作者:蔡永強,商科碩士(MBA)國際商業顧問,自1985年至今

當人們計劃退休生活時,往往首先考慮的是生活成本、優美環境、寧靜的居住空間、寬敞的房屋,以及舒適悠閒的生活方式。

然而,許多退休人士卻忽略了一個非常重要的問題:

當你搬到自己夢寐以求的退休住所後,你的子女和孫兒孫女,是否仍然願意經常前來探望你?

你可能找到了一個理想的退休天堂,四周青山綠水、湖光山色、空氣清新、環境幽靜,甚至遠離城市的喧囂。

但是,你在65歲或75歲時所喜愛的生活環境,未必是30至40歲子女所追求的,更不一定符合十多歲孫兒孫女的興趣和生活方式。

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一個很多退休人士不願面對的現實是:你心目中的退休天堂,可能根本不是孫兒孫女願意前來度假的地方!

一、不同世代,對生活環境有截然不同的要求

讓我們看看世界各地一些主要城市的年輕專業人士如何選擇居住地點。

美國三藩市灣區

不少在矽谷(Silicon Valley)工作的年輕科技公司高管、工程師及專業人士,寧願每天花費大量時間通勤,也選擇居住在三藩市市區。

為甚麼?

因為他們喜歡三藩市豐富多元的餐廳、美食、夜生活、文化藝術、購物、娛樂活動,以及充滿活力的都市生活。

對他們而言,生活質素不只是房屋面積大小,更包括下班後和週末能夠享受甚麼活動。

美國夏威夷檀香山

在夏威夷,不少年輕人喜歡威基基(Waikiki)及附近市區的生活環境。

原因很簡單:海灘、購物中心、餐廳、酒店、夜生活、娛樂設施,以及便利的交通和各類休閒活動,都集中在這些地區。

年輕人喜歡的是充滿活力、方便快捷的生活方式。

中國粵港澳大灣區

在中國粵港澳大灣區,深圳、珠海及香港特別行政區,各自提供不同類型的現代化都市生活。

這些城市擁有現代化基礎設施、便捷交通、大型購物商場、各式餐廳、海濱景觀、娛樂設施及休閒活動,吸引不少青年專業人士及家庭。

由此可見,年輕一代選擇居住及休閒地點時,往往更加重視交通便利、購物、美食、娛樂及生活體驗,而不單純追求清靜和自然環境。

二、你夢寐以求的退休天堂,可能是孫兒孫女不願意前往的地方!

試想像一下:

你在偏遠郊區買了一棟漂亮的退休別墅。

每天早晨鳥語花香,推開窗戶便看到青山綠水。

你可以在湖邊散步,在花園種花種菜,享受清新空氣,晚上欣賞夕陽,完全沒有都市的交通擠塞和噪音。

對你而言,這就是人生最理想的退休生活。

但是,你有沒有從孫兒孫女的角度想過?

他們可能會問:

  • 附近有沒有大型購物中心?
  • 有沒有好吃的餐廳和美食廣場?
  • 有沒有電影院、遊樂場或其他娛樂設施?
  • 有沒有適合兒童和青少年的活動?
  • 是不是每次出去玩,都要開車幾十分鐘甚至一兩個小時?
  • 週末來探望爺爺嫲嫲、外公外婆,除了坐在家裏,還有甚麼好玩的地方?

如果每次探望長輩,都要長途跋涉,抵達後又缺乏年輕人喜歡的娛樂及活動,那麼久而久之,探訪的次數可能自然減少。

這未必代表子女和孫兒孫女不愛你,而是因為不同世代有不同的生活習慣、時間安排和興趣。

你喜歡的寧靜,可能正是年輕一代眼中的沉悶!

三、黃金地段的房地產雖然較貴,但便利生活具有長遠價值

大家都知道,交通方便、配套完善、購物便利、餐飲選擇豐富、醫療設施齊全,以及擁有公園和娛樂設施的優質地段,房地產價格往往比較高。

相比之下,偏遠地區的房屋可能便宜得多,同樣的預算甚至可以買到面積大幾倍的房子。

但問題是:

你在買房時節省了金錢,會不會同時犧牲了生活便利,以及子女和孫兒孫女經常探望你的機會?

例如:

你在偏遠地區花較少的錢,買了一棟寬敞的退休別墅。

表面上看來,確實十分划算。

但是,如果子女每次前來探望,都需要長時間駕車,而孫兒孫女又覺得附近沒有地方好玩,家庭聚會便可能逐漸減少。

相反,如果你居住在交通方便、購物飲食設施完善、環境優美的地區,子女和孫兒孫女便可以把探望長輩與週末休閒活動結合起來。

大家可以一起飲茶、吃飯、購物、看電影、逛公園,甚至在附近度假。

這樣一來,探望長輩不再只是一種家庭責任,也可以成為全家人期待的休閒活動。

便宜的退休房屋,不一定是最好的退休投資。真正有價值的退休住所,除了房價,還要考慮便利程度、生活品質,以及維繫家庭關係的長遠價值。

四、選擇退休住所,應該同時考慮三代人的需要

我認為,一個理想的退休地點,最好能同時照顧三代人的生活需求。

第一代:退休的祖父母、外祖父母

他們最關心的是:

居住安全、生活成本合理、醫療服務方便、環境舒適、空氣清新,以及能夠安享晚年。

第二代:已經成家立室的子女

他們通常希望:

交通方便、有好的餐廳、購物中心、酒店及住宿選擇,週末可以帶同家人一起前來度假、探望父母,放鬆心情。

第三代:孫兒孫女

他們最感興趣的可能是:

遊樂場、公園、電影院、購物商場、各式美食、文化景點、體育活動,以及其他適合年輕人的娛樂設施。

如果你的退休住所能夠同時滿足三代人的需要,探望長輩便不再是單純的家庭義務,而是全家人都願意參加的快樂活動。

當然,沒有任何地方能保證子女一定經常來探望。

家庭關係、工作時間、健康狀況、交通費用,以及個人生活安排,同樣會影響探訪次數。

但是,選擇一個交通便利、環境舒適、適合不同年齡層活動的地方,至少可以減少家人探望時遇到的實際障礙。

五、這也是我選擇中國粵港澳大灣區珠海退休的重要原因之一

在考慮退休居住地點時,我特別重視中國粵港澳大灣區,尤其是珠海。

我並不希望退休後,住在一個與現代都市生活完全脫節、交通不便、購物飲食選擇有限的偏遠住宅區。

相反,我希望退休住所既能享有寧靜舒適的自然環境,又能隨時享受現代化城市所提供的便利生活。

這也是我特別欣賞珠海金灣區航空新城的原因之一。

這個地區結合了現代化住宅、河景、綠化空間、大型購物商場、餐廳、醫療設施,以及日益完善的交通和社區配套。

我希望自己退休後,可以在河邊散步,享受寧靜舒適的生活;同時,只需要步行一小段路,便可以到大型購物中心飲茶、吃飯、購物和休閒。

當子女和孫兒孫女前來探望時,他們同樣可以找到自己喜歡的活動。

為甚麼退休生活一定要在青山綠水與都市繁華之間二選一?如果選對地點,兩者未必不能兼得!

六、退休最重要的投資,可能不是房地產,而是家庭親情!

隨着年齡增長,我們對人生的追求也會逐漸改變。

年輕時,我們努力工作、賺錢、投資、買房,希望建立更好的生活。

到了退休年齡,我們可能擁有漂亮的房屋、寬敞的花園、優美的景觀,以及足夠的退休儲蓄。

但有些東西,是金錢買不到的。

例如:

週末子女帶着孫兒孫女前來探望,一家人高高興興地飲茶吃飯。

孫兒孫女在家裏嬉戲,與祖父母分享學校生活,大家一起慶祝生日、節日,留下難忘的家庭回憶。

這些親情與歡笑,往往比一棟豪華別墅更加珍貴。

退休不應該只是尋找全世界生活成本最低、房屋面積最大,或者風景最漂亮的地方。

更重要的是,找到一個讓自己生活舒適,同時讓家人願意經常相聚的地方。

所以,在購買退休住所之前,我建議大家認真問自己一個問題:

「我買的這棟退休房屋,究竟只是自己想住一輩子的地方,還是一個讓子女和孫兒孫女都喜歡前來探望、一起享受天倫之樂的地方?」

這個問題的答案,可能直接影響你退休後幾十年的幸福感。

七、結語:退休住所的真正價值,不只在於房價,而在於家人是否願意常來!

不要只選擇一個自己喜歡居住的退休地方,更應該選擇一個子女和孫兒孫女也喜歡前來探望的地方!

一棟漂亮的退休房屋,是你的資產。

一個充滿子女、孫兒孫女的歡笑、親情和美好回憶的退休之家,才是真正無價的財富。

買房可以講求「地段、地段、地段」;退休更應該講求「親情、便利、生活品質」!

退休最怕的,不是房屋不夠大、風景不夠漂亮,而是住進夢寐以求的退休豪宅後,才發現子女和孫兒孫女一年也難得來探望幾次!

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值得觀看的粵語影片

以下是一段粵語影片,附有中英文字幕。影片提出了不少有關退休地點選擇、生活方式,以及如何維持家庭聯繫的觀點,值得計劃退休或已經退休的朋友參考。

影片連結:
https://youtu.be/BjxEZBOE8M0?is=zvl-A6yNYAGduvDC

作者:蔡永強,商科碩士(MBA)國際商業顧問,自1985年至今

You may have found your dream retirement home, surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, or beautiful countryside. But what appeals to you at age 65 or 75 may not appeal to your children in their 30s or 40s, much less your teenage grandchildren.

The inconvenient truth is that your dream retirement destination may not be your grandchildren’s dream weekend getaway!

  1. Different Generations Have Different Lifestyle Priorities

Consider the lifestyle preferences of younger professionals in major metropolitan areas.

San Francisco Bay Area: Many young technology executives and engineers work in Silicon Valley but prefer living in San Francisco, even when that means a lengthy commute. Why? They enjoy restaurants, entertainment, nightlife, cultural activities, shopping, and a vibrant urban environment.

Honolulu, Hawaii: Waikiki and nearby urban neighborhoods attract young people who enjoy beaches, restaurants, shopping centers, entertainment, and an active social lifestyle.

China’s Greater Bay Area: Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Hong Kong SAR offer different combinations of modern infrastructure, convenient transportation, shopping malls, restaurants, waterfront attractions, and entertainment facilities. These amenities appeal to many younger professionals and families.

The lesson is simple:

Young people often choose where to live and spend their leisure time based on convenience, lifestyle, entertainment, and accessibility—not merely peace and quiet.

  1. Your Dream Retirement Home Could Become a Place Your Grandchildren Avoid

Imagine retiring to a beautiful house in a remote countryside community.

You may love waking up to birds singing, walking beside a peaceful lake, enjoying a garden, and watching the sunset without traffic or noise.

But your grandchildren may see things differently.

They might ask:

  • Where can we go shopping?
  • Are there good restaurants nearby?
  • Is there a movie theater or entertainment center?
  • What activities are available for children and teenagers?
  • Do we have to spend hours driving just to get somewhere interesting?
  • Is there anything fun to do during a weekend visit?

If visiting Grandma and Grandpa means spending hours traveling to a location with few activities that interest them, those visits may gradually become less frequent.

Not necessarily because they love you less, but because their lifestyles, schedules, and interests are different.

  1. Prime Locations Cost More, but Convenience Has Long-Term Value

It is no secret that desirable urban locations with modern amenities, good transportation, shopping, dining, healthcare, and recreational facilities frequently command higher real estate prices.

A retirement home in a remote area may offer more living space for less money.

However, what you save in property costs could come at the expense of convenience, accessibility, and opportunities for family interaction.

A cheaper retirement home is not necessarily a better retirement investment if its location makes family visits difficult.

When evaluating retirement properties, consider not only the purchase price and cost of living but also their long-term lifestyle and family value.

  1. Retirement Planning Should Include Three Generations

A good retirement location should ideally accommodate three generations:

The grandparents: Safety, affordability, healthcare, peaceful surroundings, and a comfortable lifestyle.

The adult children: Convenient transportation, good restaurants, shopping, accommodation, and an enjoyable weekend escape from their busy lives.

The grandchildren: Entertainment, parks, recreational activities, shopping malls, interesting attractions, and experiences they can enjoy.

When a retirement destination offers something for everyone, visiting grandparents can become a family outing rather than simply a family obligation.

Of course, no location can guarantee frequent visits. Family relationships, health, work schedules, travel costs, and personal circumstances also matter enormously.

Nevertheless, choosing an accessible and enjoyable location can remove many practical obstacles.

  1. Why Location Matters in My Own Retirement Planning

This is one of the reasons I have paid particular attention to China’s Greater Bay Area, especially Zhuhai.

Rather than choosing an isolated retirement community, I prefer a location that combines waterfront scenery, green spaces, modern shopping facilities, restaurants, medical services, and convenient transportation.

In my view, the ideal retirement home should provide peace and comfort without disconnecting you from the activities and conveniences that younger generations enjoy.

Why choose between a peaceful retirement and a vibrant modern lifestyle when a carefully selected location may offer both?

  1. The Most Important Retirement Investment May Be Your Family Relationships

As we grow older, our priorities change.

A large house, beautiful garden, and magnificent view can certainly bring happiness. But they cannot replace the joy of spending time with our children and grandchildren.

Retirement should not simply be about finding the cheapest place to live or the largest property you can afford.

It should also be about creating a place where your family enjoys gathering, celebrating birthdays, sharing meals, and making memories together.

Before purchasing your dream retirement home, ask yourself one more question:

“Am I buying a home where I want to spend the rest of my life—or a home where my children and grandchildren will also enjoy spending time with me?”

The answer could make a tremendous difference to your happiness during retirement.

Final Thought

DON’T JUST RETIRE WHERE YOU LOVE TO LIVE. RETIRE SOMEWHERE YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE TO VISIT!

A beautiful retirement home is an asset. A retirement home filled with children, grandchildren, laughter, and family memories is something money alone cannot buy.
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Recommended Video

The following Cantonese-language video, with English and Chinese subtitles, raises several worthwhile points about choosing a retirement location and maintaining family connections.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/BjxEZBOE8M0?is=zvl-A6yNYAGduvDC

Johnson Choi, MBA
International Business Consultant since 1985

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