“You’ll never find me in one of those ‘old folks’ homes”

Abstract

Retirement communities cater to today’s active adults. Thanks largely to the collective power of the Greatest Generation, baby boomers, and people born between those two eras, senior communities have come a long way over the past decade.

More than 30 years ago, people didn’t have many choices. When it was time for them to move out of the family home, the options were limited. Fortunately, senior communities have made great strides since then. If you have never visited one of today’s “active adult” retirement communities, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.