As a new generation of elderly men and women continue to live in many suburbs south of Boston, it will bring with it the demand for more elder services. Cities and towns such as Dedham, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Mansfield, Pembroke, Plympton, Sharon, and Whitman are seeing more elderly folks in their neighborhoods than they did 10 years ago. It seems elders in these communities are staying put in hometowns and aren't looking to retire in Florida.
As populations grow older, there becomes a higher need for things like senior housing, and many more elders needing transportation, which has been one of the key issues for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Unfortunately, the constantly tightening budget may take a toll on the preparedness of Massachusetts. But, in towns such as Sharon, fitness and exercise classes are being offered to elders as well as a virtual bowling league played in Nintendo Wii. For many of the seniors, simply living in their hometown will be their biggest challenge.
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