The Snow Birds Of Utah
June 2nd, 2010 by Vivienne Billings
It’s a common idea amongst many older retirees that they could save money and have a comfortable living by selling the home and moving into assisted living facilities.
When it comes to popular destinations for seniors looking to make a new life, Utah is near the top of the list. Many retirees actually set up a dual elder care system where they live in one state and enjoy the summer months in one area then move to another state for the winter months, getting the best of both worlds in the process.
Utah and Arizona are one of the most popular combinations of states in this system. Many seniors have been nicknamed “snow birds” as they migrate from one climate to another depending on the season, much as birds do. This allows them to avoid the extremes of both heat and cold.
Since Arizona offers very temperate winters with temperatures usually staying in the 60s, it’s a popular destination for seniors who want to avoid to brutally cold winters of other areas. They live there for six months from October to April, where they enjoy the warmth and the outdoor activities offered by assisted living facilities.
For the spring and summer, snow birds move north to Utah before the worst of the Arizona summer hits. Temperatures in Arizona can reach 80 by April and then continue rising up to 110 degrees by summertime, with these extreme temperatures lasting until the end of September.
The two-home system allows seniors to remain in comfortable, mild temperatures throughout the year while never having to suffer through the extremes of summer or winter that a single area will experience.
Utah is also attractive because of its inexpensive real estate options. Assisted living centers provide more affordable housing in Utah than in many other states, including some of the more popular retirement destinations.
For these reasons, Utah makes a good destination for retired seniors, or really, for anyone looking to start anew in a fresh place.
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