According to Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado, state lawmakers there are introducing Senate Bill 58, which seeks to create an Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council to better plan for the impending increase in Alzheimer’s cases in the state.  We recently wrote about the fact that Denver is gaining in popularity among baby boomers.  That, coupled with results of a recent Johns Hopkins University study that estimates the number of Alzheimer’s patients worldwide will more than  quadruple by 2050, has moved the state legislature to act in what we see as a responsible and timely manner to address the concerns that will inevitably arise as a result of these changing demographics.

A recent article in The Jewish Exponent highlights a growing trend among baby boomers.  Many are choosing to go back to the communities where they went to college.  The communities and universities are welcoming these alum and their families with open arms.  With boomers only beginning to retire, there is confidence among experts that college towns will continue to see an increase in university affiliated retirement homes.  College towns typically offer good transportation infrastructure, a plethora of athletic and cultural events, and proximity to university healthcare services, making them attractive to seniors looking for a different kind of retirement. 

Work is now a factor in seniors selecting a retirement destination. This marks the first time that the “job factor” has been among criteria that traditionally have included availability of good healthcare services, a pleasant climate, low crime and choices in leisure and cultural activities.

According to a recent study that appeared in the article Best Places for Retirees on Forbes.com, retirees are looking for places that offer a range of part-time employment opportunities. Called working retirement or active retirement, boomers will juggle periods of working and not working.

People living longer and the need to supplement savings and retirement plans are among the reasons for seeking work during their golden years, as well the desire to stay active and pursue work that either interests them or relates to previous careers.

While the job factor is a new attraction, a warm climate remains a key draw, as seen below in the top five retirement destinations according to the Forbes.com article.

1. Tampa, FL

2. Fort Worth, TX

3. Indianapolis, IN

4. Atlanta, GA

5. Houston, TX