Transitions by the Numbers: Data Shows Adults Over 85 Embracing New Locations

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The time has never been better to embrace a life transition and start envisioning the next chapter for you or for a parent or loved one. The culture of aging is shifting, as more and more older adults reject ageist stereotypes that tell them their later years are a time to withdraw from life and fade away. Instead, people in their 80s, 90s, and even 100s are leaning into life, pursuing their dreams, and leading lives full of passion and purpose.

Data from a recent US Census Bureau Report reveals that those over the age of 85 are actually more likely to move homes than other younger 'seniors.'

  • 85+:   8.4% moved locations
  • 75-84:  6% moved locations
  • 65-74: 5.9% moved locations

While more than half of older adults (58%) elected to move within their same county, it is important to note that those 65+ were more likely to move to an entirely new state than those under the age of 65. And they weren’t just hopping one state over. More than 58% of older adults who decided to pursue their next chapter in a new state moved to an entirely different region of the country!

So, what were the biggest reasons for all these moves?

  • Warmer daily climate
  • Closer to family
  • Seeking housing and neighborhoods to fit their healthcare needs
  • Economic advantage

Whatever your reason is for your own move, or the move of a parent or loved one, don’t fall into the statistic of 83% of people who report they get stressed out by moving! Caring Transitions is an organization built upon years of experience handling senior relocations and has earned the trust of thousands upon thousands of families across the country.

Our team can handle it all. We’ll create an individualized plan to fit your specific needs, whether you are just moving down the road, one state over, or across the country. We offer a wide range of services that can be customized to any living situation.
 
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There are more than 350 Caring Transitions locations nationwide. Your local team within Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, Paradise Valley, Desert Ridge, Desert View, Shadow Mountain, Paradise Valley Village, Shadow Ridge, Sunset Ridge, Kierland, and surrounding areas. will handle all the physical labor, so you can spend less time stressing and more time focusing on the things that matter in your next chapter.

Whether you are looking for more space or less space in your home, to be closer to family and friends, seeking a new adventure on your own, or are ready to join an active adult community or an assisted living facility, embrace this next life stage with enthusiasm and excitement.

Now is the time to reimagine your future. Our later years are a blessing to be celebrated. It’s a time to do the things we love most, with the people we love most. So, whether you are passionate about art, music, sports, family, food, fitness, reading, nature, entrepreneurship, spirituality, or anything in between, view your next move as an opportunity to spend more of your time on your passions and purpose in life.

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