Full Description
Older Americans experience stages of aging with distinct priorities. For younger retirees, climate can be most important; for older retirees, quality of health care. Various states support these and other priorities to sharply different degrees. While many Americans know which states offer mild climates for outdoor recreation, they rarely know which states offer the best medical care to Medicare patients. This book tells them and suggests sequential moves to take advantage of states' varying strengths.
Contents
Contents
List of Figures/Maps
List of Tables
Preface
Introduction
1. Finding Active Fun and Companionship in a Warm Climate
2. Making Meaningful Contributions and Finding Supportive Communities
3. Finding Affordability and Safety
4. Sustaining Health and Obtaining High-Quality Medical Care
5. Finding Accessible and High-Quality Long-Term Care
6. Putting It All Together: Explaining State Variation in Senior Friendliness
Epilogue
Appendix: State Rankings
Notes
Selected Readings
Index
