Adjusting to a harsher area-worth it much later???

[shootingstar]

An acquaintance in early early 70's is being strongly encouraged by her son to move out to our area (Calgary) from VAncouver area. He has relocated from Vancouver area because of a job offer.
She has been an active long time cycling advocate, cycled and camped across Canada solo after she retired as a nurse. She led exercise groups for older seniors for a few years.

She had recent problems with her eyes and had to have surgery (not sure if it was cataracts or what). I know she has been cycling less. She's visiting town ...probably to check it out and figure out her decisions.

She has been a single mom and raised her son for most of his life. She is a grandmother of 1 grandson. But she's never lived with her son. Always lived on her own after he grew up. A rather impressive but humble person who enjoys being with people all sorts of ages. She has a group of close-knit friends, most active in walking and cycling in Vancouver. I believe she has stayed "young" in spirit because of....mixing with diverse age groups well, cycling and having some friends with common interests. She has gone on cycling tours overseas with other people over the last few years and had a great time.

Now our area has much longer, harder winters, services where she will be living if she moves will be further away from her (actually she will be in a sprawling suburb), etc. She's got some interesting choices ahead. What would you do? I see her case in terms of marital status, as a parent, activity level, independent spirit and outlook similar to some women here in this forum. (or some of us may outlive our partner).

She is like me..grew up in Ontario. So harder winters is not totally new.