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Miami is the classic American retirement destination, and with good reason. The city’s huge array of things to do, subtropical climate, and good healthcare resources make it an ideal place for retirees. To help you navigate all that Miami has to offer, SeniorAdvisor.com has launched a new page devoted to all things Miami, from hospitals and nursing homes to social activities, post-career work options, and volunteer opportunities around the city. The Miami city guide should make it simpler to find the senior-focused information you need for yourself and for family members. Here’s a quick look at what you can find.
Running the numbers on Miami senior living
When you want to get a ballpark idea of how much retirement life in Miami will cost, or when you need to price senior communities for a parent or partner, SeniorAdvisor.com’s Miami guide has done some of the research for you. You can find information on the general cost of
- Living in Miami
- Retirement in the city
- Miami-based in-home care
- Assisted living
- Nursing home care
To view reported monthly rates at local senior communities, you can create a user account with SeniorAdvisor.com and log in.
Setting up house in Miami
When you’re ready to relocate to Miami or downsize from your current home into a condo with a sea view, check out the real estate resources on the Miami city guide page. You can learn why older homebuyers and sellers should consider working with a senior real estate specialist, which Miami neighborhoods are popular with older buyers, and how to choose professional movers and downsizing experts to help you streamline your move.
Once you settle in, there are Miami-focused aging-in-place resources to help you enjoy living at home longer. You can hire concierge services to run errands and tackle chores for you. We also explain how to choose among the many local personal-care and home-health services if you need help at home on a daily basis. There are resources for caregivers, too, including information on local respite-care services and support groups.
Choosing a Miami-area senior community
At the top of the Miami Senior Care and Services page, you can see links to some of the area’s most highly rated independent-living, assisted-living, and nursing home communities. There’s also an entire section full of tips on choosing between different levels of care, as well as information on
- Low-income senior housing
- Religious-based senior communities
- Pet-friendly places to live
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s specialty care communities.
Each post covers the basics and gives details on selected local providers.
Making the most of life in Miami
Are you ready to find a new favorite restaurant, spend a day on the beach, treat yourself to some spa time, or meet new people? Check out the Miami city guide for tips on things to do, attractions that offer senior discounts, places the locals love, and the city’s many senior recreational programs. Want to keep busy? Miami and surrounding communities welcome volunteers for a number of programs including Zoo Miami, and there are local resources for finding a job or starting a second career, too. Head over to the Miami guide and start exploring.
Casey Kelly-Barton
Casey Kelly-Barton is an Austin-based freelance writer whose childhood was made awesome by her grandmothers, great-grandmother, great-aunts and -uncles, and their friends.