The 15 Best Cities in America to Grow Old

The 15 Best Cities in America to Grow Old

August 1, 2012

14. Baton Rouge, LA

General: 35th
Health care: 62nd
Wellness: 62nd
Financial: 1st
Living Arrangements: 60th
Employment/education: 66th
Transportation: 20th
Community engagement: 94th

The takeaway from the survey: “Baton Rouge enjoys a thriving economy, a great medical school, and its status as the state capital. However, job opportunities for those 65+ are limited, and community engagement is on the low side with few volunteer opportunities and a smaller population of seniors with whom to socialize.”
General: 35th<br>Health care: 62nd<br>Wellness: 62nd<br>Financial: 1st<br>Living Arrangements: 60th<br>Employment/education: 66th<br>Transportation: 20th<br>Community engagement: 94th<br><br><b>The takeaway from the survey:</b> “Baton Rouge enjoys a thrivprevnext

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