CONSIDER [CONTINUED FROM PAGE 62]
Proximity to attractions
Most seniors looking to relocate
have long had a vision of where
they want to live — usually based
on personal interests or the en-
vironment in which they feel
comfortable. Prestridge says it’s
important to spend time visiting
communities to make sure they fi t
in with long-term retirement goals,
such as having easy access to golf or
attractions retirees can enjoy with
visiting children and grandchildren.
Seniors today
tend to be
more active
and seek out
communities
where they
can enjoy
outdoor
activities.
Seniors today tend to be more
active and seek out communities
where they can enjoy outdoor ac-
tivities like hiking, fi shing, water
sports, and biking. According to the
National Association of Realtors,
more than half of retirees want to be
close to a recreational body of water,
for example.
“Remember, it’s really a family de-
cision,” Prestridge advises. “Make sure
your spouse wants to live there, too.”
Cobb says it really comes down
to what you want out of life. “My
main concern was what I would be
happy doing.” MO
—Deborah Huso is a Virginia-based
freelance writer. Her last article for
Military Offi cer was “No Passport Neces-
sary,” January 2009.
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