R E TI R E M E N T
When the time comes for you to retire and settle down in place for the rest of your life, it’s beneficial that you do your research. Lately, the state of Maine and the Lakes Region have become one of the more popular states and areas to retire in for many reasons.
with similar interests, whether it’s skiing in the winter or golfing, sailing, or hiking in the warmer months. Essentially there are two types of people those who love warm and those who love Maine. For people who want an active, outdoor lifestyle, the Lakes Region has all the outdoor activity you might want. Plus, the physical beauty is simply outstanding!
Retiring in the Lakes Region means being surrounded by gorgeous scenery and having plenty to do in your free time. The healthy fresh air lifestyle has persuaded a significant number of retirees to ignore the conventional wisdom of spending one’s elder years someplace warm and sedentary. For anyone who enjoys the outdoors and nature, Maine is the place to be! The move to Maine in retirement can happen in many ways. One of the most popular is the renting or purchasing of a small camp to be used as a vacation retreat prior to retirement. Then when the time is right “trading up” to a year-round residency is a logical progression. This trend has resulted in enclaves of the outdoor-oriented groups forming around the state. The Lakes Region offers spectacular skiing and other winter sports, of course, but also many choices in quiet living. In the spring, summer and fall, golfing, the mountains, lakes, and trails await. In many planned developments, whether independent or assisted-living, there is often an active community of individuals 40
