Imagine... an idyllic campus setting, specifically designed to foster new relationships, intellectual and spiritual growth, personal fulfillment, and a world of new possibilities. A vibrant community of men and women of similar ages and interests... all the privileges of adulthood with few of the responsibilities. It's little wonder so many of us consider these the best years of our life.

If you thought we were taking you backward in time to your college days, guess again. Actually, we were looking into the future... your future to be precise, or that of a loved one you've started exploring senior housing options for. It's out there somewhere, we promise; with over 30,000 active adult and senior housing options available in the U.S. alone, there's one for just about every interest, lifestyle, and financial need imaginable. All without the mid-term exams or bad cafeteria food.

Why, then, does the idea of embarking on the journey to achieve the lifestyle you've spent a so many years earning evoke such feeling of dread for so many of us? We could give you lots of reasons. The myriad of different options available, the lack of objective information, financial worries and prevalent misinformation often make it simply overwhleming for most of us. Or perhaps it has more to do with the fear of growing older in a decidedly youth oriented culture.

Regardless, we believe we've come up with a solution. Created by retirement professionals with over 30 years of experience (and, yes, frustration) in every aspect of services and housing, RetiringbyDesign.com is a comprehensive and -- dare we say? -- fun way to search for the right retirement community for you or your family. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect match, whether by searching through our communities by services or geography, or using our proprietary quiz to match your personality and interests. We designed our site to help you find pertinent information, interpret specific information and compare that information in a systematic way.

So go ahead and explore. Close your eyes. Imagine... yourself or your loved one building new relationships or finding new direction in their favorite surroundings. Whether this conjures visions of the beaches of the west coast, a ranch in the midwest, or ivy covered walls in the northeast, you'll find a retirement lifestyle designed perfectly for you.

Ready to start? Try our online quiz!