Homefinding Book

by: Andrea Bullock (274)

Retirees today have a lot of living left to do. In the past they have gravitated to areas where they can settle down to enjoy their golden years. Today retirees are looking for places to hang their hats while they get out and about and kick up their heels. There are several things to consider when deciding on a great community for retirement living. Some of the cities listed below are excellent choices or might inspire you to find similar cities that are appealing to you.

Prescott, Arizona

This city isn’t in the middle of the desert. This city is a little above it all, which means it isn’t recommended for every retiree. Those who have lung and/or heart conditions may want to seek lower elevations for their retirement living. The benefits of Prescott are the small town atmosphere, the close community ties, and the access to modern conveniences along with the temperate climate that is enjoyable year round for most residents.

Venice, FL

It would simply be wrong to mention great retirement communities without bringing up the great state of Florida at least once. Venice, FL is a small Florida town on the Gulf of Mexico that hasn’t become lost in high rise condos and new housing developments. While the population is only around 20,000 there are still plenty to do to keep retirees busy. Among the great activities to enjoy in Venice are golf, social clubs, and active community center, weekly jazz concerts, and an impressive community theater.

San Francisco, CA

This is a town that isn’t often thought of as an ideal retirement community and yet it consistently ranks near the top of countless retirement community top 10 lists. Frisco has much to offer those who are enjoying their golden years. The public transportation is excellent, there is a strong arts community, there are community organizations to join throughout the city, and plenty of excellent shopping, cultural activities, and events throughout the year. The mild climate is another joy to many retirees though it may be a little wet for some. You should also keep in mind that there are plenty of world class medical facilities in San Francisco to keep you in good health to match the good spirits you are sure to enjoy living in this amazing city.

Indianapolis, IN

This is another city that isn’t given nearly enough credit but has much to offer retirees that aren’t ready to relegate themselves to the retirement home. There are excellent community groups and organizations for retirees, plenty of volunteer opportunities, an impressive arts community, museums, and sporting events to keep retirees quite active in their retirement. More importantly, Indianapolis promises a taste of all four seasons but hits on the milder side of them all.

Whichever city you decide to call home when you retire is sure to have much to offer. The one thing that is important to remember is that retirement is what you make of it. If you want to spend your golden years deep sea fishing you will never be happy in the middle of a cornfield. If these retirement cities aren’t interesting to you then perhaps they will plant the seeds for a city that is.