The 20 Best Cities for Older Americans

The 20 Best Cities for Older Americans

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11. New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York-New Jersey

Strengths:
* Long life expectancy, low obesity rates
* Medical-school affiliation for over half of hospitals
* Walkable neighborhoods, low crime, good funding for older-adult programs

Weaknesses:
* Long commute times
* Few continuing-care facilities and caregivers
* Pricey living, high poverty and unemployment among seniors

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