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The 15 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life
Baby boomers are redefining retirement–and leading the move to a new generation of dream towns.
Once again, baby boomers are breaking the rules. This influential group has bumped traditional retirement off its list of priorities. While "their parents were off fleeing to Leisure Worlds," says historian William Strauss, boomers are contemplating what to do in the next stage–and where. View more
Dream Towns
We searched the country for five cities that offer culture, cachet, or, in some cases, just peace and quiet.
Checklist: 20 Ways to Pick City That's Best for You
You're casting about for the perfect new homestead. Perhaps because you're officially retiring...
Affordable Elegance
Low-income housing is dwindling. Empty old buildings are a blight. Two problems with one solution.
Rethinking the Commune
Across America bold pioneers are buiding a new kind of housing for the 21st century.
Other Stories
Ten Easy Steps for Making Your Home Safer and More Comfortable
Check out these 10 low-cost ideas that can make your home safe and comfortable for all.
Homes for a Booming Market
They might be smaller or more upscale but must offer more choices.
50+: Igniting a Revolution to Reinvent America
For the first time in history, long life is not a rarity, which is great news for America's 78 million boomers, the oldest of whom turn 60 this year.
There's No Place Like Home... District Neighborhoods Explore Concierge Services
A key finding of a May 2006 AARP DC survey was no suprise–90% of district voters say it is important to them to be able to remain at home as long as possibly as they age.
Housing Choices
Assisting Living, Nursing Homes, Other Options
Understanding Universal Design
Universal design are those home design features that make a home safe and comfortable for everyone, young or old, whether they have a disability or not. It's making a home for all ages.