While residents aged 65 and over only make up 10.3 percent of the population in Denton, Texas, this city with a small-town atmosphere has plenty of amenities to keep seniors happy, healthy and comfortable. The Denton Senior Center offers a state-of-the-art fitness room, game room, library and numerous programs and planned activities. Those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing will love Ray Roberts State Park and Lewisville Lake. Downtown, there’s an abundance of shopping and dining options. Seniors can take advantage of DCTA’s reduced fare program to get around the city for shopping excursions, visits to the senior center or to attend enriching cultural events such as the annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival.
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.