| The rising number of baby boomers will likely have a | | | | Destination retirement communities will change the |
| great impact on retirment living. As many of them | | | | definition of retirement. Because of the many luxuries |
| near retirement, they will likely alter the definition of | | | | they offer, they are an excellent choice for baby |
| what it means to be retired. Many seniors today are | | | | boomers who want to leave their homes. |
| seeking a more active lifestyle. Many of these people | | | | Recent polls that have been taken indicate that over |
| don't really want to retire, and some will work | | | | 60% of baby boomers said they were interested in |
| part-time for the rest of their lives. Other seniors | | | | moving into a retirement community, while over 50% |
| view retirement as being a time where they can | | | | said that they would like to move to a warmer |
| enjoy hobbies and other things they are interested in. | | | | climate. A large percentage also indicate that they |
| To serve this large market, a number of destination | | | | plan to purchase a retirement home. Despite this, |
| retirement communities have been established. They | | | | most of the people who took these polls also |
| are targeted towards seniors who want low living | | | | indicated that they won't to stay close to their family |
| expenses, or who prefer to live in warm climates. For | | | | members. The biggest goal of many baby boomers is |
| other seniors, living close to family members is very | | | | to pursue interests that they never had time to |
| important. While they may want to move into a place | | | | pursue while they were younger. Over 60% of baby |
| that is smaller, they will not want to leave the | | | | boomers said they would like to travel, while others |
| comfort of the communities they live in. The goal of | | | | want to spend time exercising. |
| destination retirements is to create an environment | | | | But many baby boomers also admit that they would |
| where seniors and baby boomers can relax with a | | | | like to learn new skills or perform volunteer work. As |
| large number of amenities. These places will often be | | | | the list of these people continues to grow, they will |
| located near golf courses, spas, hiking trails, and | | | | be looking for places which can suit their needs and |
| fitness centers. These locations are designed so that | | | | interests. Destination retirement communities can |
| those who live there can enjoy themselves. | | | | allow seniors to enjoy life and pursue the many |
| The houses that are built in these communities will | | | | hobbies and tasks that they are interested in. Many |
| use materials that are easy to maintain, and they will | | | | of these people have worked long and hard for their |
| be open and easy to access. Because the people | | | | entire lives, and will want to enjoy the things that |
| living in the places will be older, it uses a design which | | | | they have obtained. Most retiring baby boomers will |
| will cater to them. Their lives will be easy because | | | | have large amounts of wealth, and will be looking for |
| their bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms will be | | | | a large number of ways to enjoy it. |
| designed in a way that is easy for them to use. | | | | |