I don't understand why older folks retire to Florida? It just doesn't make sense to me. For example, with hurricanes, it seems odd that old people could easily up and leave. And then there's the beach, it's not like the beach is overflowing with old people. I just don't get it? What is it about Florida that draws in retirees. It just seems so inconvenient!
2006-06-24 10:32:14 · 12 answers · asked by Davey 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
The warm weather is probably significantly easier on old bones than, say, the mildly cold and definitely wet pacific northwest. Also, just the fact that it has drawn so many retirees likely draws more, because a big population of your own demographic is appealing; there's probably more social etc things in florida catering to an older population than anywhere else, so there's more choice in what to do, where to eat, who to hang out with, where to live, etc etc
2006-06-24 10:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by dollzrcool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about warmth and health. Old people get cold easily and can't get around in snow and cold weather. Florida affords them heat and sunshine, which actually helps with arthritis. Plus, it used to be cheap to live in Florida, until housing prices tripled over the past five years.
2006-06-24 10:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by warmwardbound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They move to avoid the winters further north. Cold weather makes their joints ache and makes them stiff. They simply feel better when they can stay warm. The hottest new place for retirees is Mexico.
2006-06-24 10:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by valkyria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 61. Goiing to florida,
CUS of shells, the warmer climate. PARROTT jungle
2014-07-24 06:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Teddy bear lady! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone mentioned CT It is extremely expensive for seniors to live in NY NJ and CT
their money and the warm weather have a big reason for them to go to Florida
their is no car tax and no income tax in Florida
2015-05-26 07:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the temperature the enviroment the beaches the amusements
2006-06-24 10:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're a senior citizen, cold weather becomes much harder (and more dangerous) to live in. Florida's clement weather is easier to live in.
2006-06-24 10:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's warm and they want to be with their friends. and then THEIR friends go to be with them. and THEIR friends go with THEM. and on and on and on... its a mass migration of seniors. no im not exactly sure why. maybe it is why they go to florida, but it is less expensive than the northeast, especially CT, so i guess it's easier on their wallets.
and the heat doesn't help with some other medical conditions, such as m.s. it makes it worse.
2006-06-24 10:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they go because its a warmer climate. its better for their health. the colder temperatures make them sicker. plus its a great place to just relax
2006-06-24 10:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by ultihorse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hot and old people are always cold.
2006-06-24 10:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by harryt62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋