The 190,000 citizens of Dallas, Texas, who are 60 or older have many ways to spend their days in the third most populated city in Texas. Those partial to water sports can head to White Rock Lake for boating, fishing and kayaking. For senior art lovers, the Arts District in Downtown is home to several museums and performance venues. The Dallas Park and Recreation centers feature activities focusing on competition, health/fitness, socialization and special events and interests. The climate is sunny and dry with only 39 inches of rain per year and 234 days of sunshine, which can benefit folks with arthritis and respiratory conditions. Summer temperatures can reach mid-90s, and the winters stay above freezing.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.