"Un-retirement" Communities: The Latest in Active Adult Living

Home builders of retirement communities also known as active adult communities are on the rise. Developments of these “unretirement” housing communities are centered around big employment centers, such as Charlotte, North Carolina, the newest energy capital of the US. This upward trend of homes for active seniors, boomers and un-retirees are evidence of older Americans working longer.

Retirement? What’s That?

For the generation born between 1946 and 1964, the notion of retirement has changed. A 2011 survey conducted by AARP found that among non-retired boomers, 29 percent said they will work part-time during retirement for needed income, 23 percent will work part-time for enjoyment, 15 percent will start their own businesses and 7 percent will retire from their current jobs but work full-time doing something else.

The Ageless Group
They say 60 is the new 40 and boomers on the cusp of retirement are making a statement that to maturity doesn’t mean sedentary. Scores of retirees and baby boomers flocking to Charlotte have one main thing in common: active adult living. They are not interested in retiring; rather, they want communities that encourage and support the active lifestyles they have worked to enjoy.

A True “Un-retirement Community

At True Home we understand the needs of active seniors. Our communities throughout Charlotte, North Carolina of retirees all he conveniences of an active lifestyle combined with the design and layout elements every retiree wants to have. Club houses, golf courses, gyms walking trails and business centers offer working and active seniors all of the amenities necessary to live a full and active life among friends and neighbours.

Tribute Homes specializes in building retirement communities for active adults 55 and over in North and South Carolina. For more information, visit us at www.tributehomesusa.com or contact us at 800.381.2984.