That sounds, well a bit annoying. I know the feeling, my wife manages a 130 apartments and 60 houses all of which are 62 and older(average age is 81). I have to go to functions, and even better community dances... (yes they can still dance, some with walkers)
Ok this article I heard a long time ago just came up in another conversation, for some reason I thought I would share it with you as well.
It's Earl Nightengale Acres of Diamonds. http://www.nightingale.com/articles/acres-of-diamonds/ I have it on audio and listen to the whole book lead the field a couple times a year.