Senior Living in Active Adult Communities

As home owners move closer to retirement age, it's common to start thinking about downsizing or making alternate housing arrangements for senior living.

For the next 20 years, experts predict we will see record numbers of baby boomers moving into active adult retirement communities. These are not nursing homes, assisted living or government subsidized high-rise buildings. These communities are like Disneyland for grown-ups, an around-the-clock amusement park offering a cornucopia of fun-filled activities for the 55-plus age group.

It's almost like 60 is the new 40. Few baby boomers plan to grow old gracefully; they're going to fight the aging process every step of the way and enjoy life to its fullest. As a result, active adult communities are springing up all over the country, and they cater to the desire to remain young and vibrant. OK, maybe more vibrant than young, but you get my drift.

Many homes in retirement communities are designed for entertaining family; they sport guest rooms suitable for grandchildren sleepovers and offer work space for those seniors who plan to start a new career or hobby. In addition to featuring tennis courts, spas and adjacent golf courses, these communities . . . read more

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