In a recent post on todayonline.com, concerned writer Julia Ng makes several statements about the future of retirement living. She points out the difference in the financial status, lifestyle expectations and health of current generations approaching retirement versus those previous. In summary, she states today’s retirees expect a longer, higher quality of life through retirement than the previous generation and they have the financial means and physical care and stamina to have it.
Here at Smith Mountain Lake, with a large population of retirees and soon-to-be retirees investing in second homes at the lake, we understand how the dynamics of retirement living has changed. Like Ng writes, retirees are looking for a community that offers excellent and accessible healthcare, community centers such as a local gym, library, tennis facilities and churches. They want to live in a place of beauty that is relaxing and naturally invigorating. Rather than depend on their children and grandchildren for assistance, they want to be able to offer their family members a wonderful place to visit. This is what second home buyers and retiring couples and individuals get at Smith Mountain Lake. It is an idyllic place for an active, engaging and fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
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