According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 7918 people will turn 60 every single day of 2006!  Today's seniors have more active lifestyles, are more affluent and if they "downsize" it is in square footage rather than price. More than 95 percent of boomers use e-mail, according to a study, and they enjoy internet research, shopping, and banking.

Retired Boomers Stay Close to Home Unlike the previous generation of retirees, many boomers aren't interested in long-distance moves to traditional retirement havens such as Arizona, California, and Florida.  An increasing number of aging boomers are demanding retirement homes close to their current homes, so that they can remain close to their family friends, doctors, and jobs.  What is an Active Adult community? An Active Adult community is an age –restricted community that typically requires at least one resident be age 55 or better and restricts anyone under 19 from being a permanent resident. (21 for Fieldstone Village in Orange CT) ACTIVE communities (all residential units, no longterm healthcare facilities) Questions to seniors to help them better assess their situation: Does your home provide the best environment for the physical needs you have? • Have you isolated yourself from friends and family because your inability to maintain your home has left it in disrepair? • Have you had trouble finding workers to take care of maintenance? • Are finances keeping you from enjoying the home you’ve loved for so many years? • Do you feel you have adequate security and access to care where you are? If seniors can answer yes to more than one of these questions, they’re candidates for change. Many seniors experience a debilitating sense of dread when they imagine trying to fit all of their belongings into smaller quarters. Many people, however, use only certain areas of their home the majority of the time. Measure the square footage of the areas the seniors currently occupy the most—say, the living room or den, kitchen, bath, and bedroom—and compare that with the square footage of the apartment or other living arrangement they’re considering. In some cases, the sellers might actually gain space. Some helpful links found on line for Senior Housing: Retirement living   Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Talk to a HUD approved housing counselor if you have questions about your situation. Senior Sites is the most comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. One of the best sites I have found is Senior resource with links to many sites regarding Senior housing possibilites.