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dimbear

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5. Agree 100% with that. The elderly can be essentially locked inside all winter.

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Tue Dec 20, 2011, 09:48 PM

Dec 2011

Don't forget a slip on the ice for a youngster means an owie, but for an oldster can be fatal.

Better than any of the places you mentioned: California. IMHO.

Another big consideration: heating costs. Can be cruel up north.

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Moving to a "warm climate" versus staying put in a colder one ? [View all] steve2470 Dec 2011 OP

It is for me. Been in Vegas eleven years and love it. ohiosmith Dec 2011 #1

very cool ! steve2470 Dec 2011 #2

I know quite a few elderly folks edhopper Dec 2011 #3

Do not move to Florida unless you like lots of bugs or extreme humid heat. n/t RebelOne Dec 2011 #4

Agree 100% with that. The elderly can be essentially locked inside all winter. dimbear Dec 2011 #5

I think that it depends on the person. Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 #6

gets harder to outrun the gators as you age rurallib Dec 2011 #7