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25 Best Places for Singles to Retire

Ghazal Ahmed
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In this article, we will take a look at the 25 best places for singles to retire. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on aging alone and best places to live for singles, you may go to 10 Best Places for Singles to Retire.

Aging Alone

Retirement indeed heralds the ideal time to savor life alongside a beloved partner. However, over 26 million Americans are approaching their golden years, and that too, alone. The idyllic notion of growing old together remains far from reality for a significant portion of the senior population. This demographic in the US is one of the quickest-growing, and well-founded concerns mount over how baby boomers will manage their golden years unaccompanied.

Back in 2020, there were only 15 million Americans over the age of 50 who lived alone. A staggering increase of 11 million to this figure implies a rising pressure on senior care, housing, and social security. New York Times reveals that in addition to a growing number of older Americans living alone, one in six Americans aged 55+ don’t even have children. As many might not be aware, the implications of childlessness on seniors can be far-reaching on their health and well-being.

The US Census Bureau reports it is more common for childless older adults to live alone than older adults who are parents. As of 2021, it is reported that out of the 22.5 million older adults living alone, 6.5 million are childless. The report reveals that poverty for this demographic has been higher as well, with 12.4% of childless adults having family incomes below the poverty line.

Moreover, research by National Institute on Aging reveals that social isolation and loneliness comes with higher risks of physical as well as mental health issues. Potentially as deadly as obesity or even tobacco smoke, loneliness can lead to issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, and even death.

Best places to live for singles

To combat loneliness and isolation, retirement communities may be a good option for many seniors. They provide them with the best places to live independently, while enjoying a rich array of amenities and social life, all within a supportive community. Some top senior living operators in the United States include Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD) and Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE:SNDA), amongst others.

Owning and operating retirement homes across the US, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD) houses over 60,000 residents. On the other hand, Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE:SNDA) is another operator of senior living communities and assisted living centers, offering more than 70 communities across the US. Retiring to such communities means access to greater amenities and a larger proportion of the senior population. Such places will allow single retirees to get out more, socialize, and feel "less alone."

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