“Baby Boomers” Preferring Age Restricted Land-Lease Manufactured Home Communities

The Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) of today are retiring in record numbers, and active as they are, many are challenging a number of popular stereotypes about retirement and aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034 nearly a quarter of the U.S. population will be over the age of 65. And many are seeing the benefits of their activity and their social network reflected in their health.

The desire to be more active as they age is also driving many borrowers to choose age restricted land-lease manufactured home communities with amenities and social activities that appeal to that continuing active lifestyle, sharing social experiences and activities with those living in single family housing.

Baby Boomers no longer have the need–or, let’s face it, – desire–to take care of large homes now that their nests have emptied out. And as manufactured housing design options have expanded over the past decade, Baby Boomers interested in scaling down are learning that manufactured housing is a perfect way to lose unnecessary square footage without sacrificing the quality of stylishness they’ve come to appreciate in more traditional site-built homes.

A study by myMHcommunity.com showed that seniors living in their manufactured home communities spend an average an extra hour each week socializing, compared to those living in single family housing.

The following information would be helpful in giving confidence and reassurance to manufactured home purchasers who are contemplating siting their new manufactured home in an age restricted active community, and simultaneously garnering respect for your offering encouraging and caring information.

• Those who are social live longer: A study from Brigham Young University found that people who are social live longer than those who lead more isolated lives. Living in a manufactured home community makes it easier for residents to interact regularly with similar interests and feel connected, supported and engaged.
• Creative outlets lessen age related health problems: A 2015 Mayo Clinic study found that people who take on creative outlets like painting, quilting or social activities like book clubs, are less likely to suffer from dementia, as they age.
• A 2015 published report in the Population Reference Bureau found that adults who participate in regular physical activity were less likely to experience a major disability compared to those who don’t.
• Good neighbors may be good for your health: A recent study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that having good neighbors and feeling connected to others in a community may help curb your heart attack risk.
• Where you live matters: Manufactured home/mobile home communities can have a huge impact on quality of life, and make a significant difference to overall well-being.