Ann Arbor was just named the Number 1 City to retire in for healthy living. Everyone wants to be healthy and everyone will eventually retire. Sounds good to me !
AARP worked with Bert Sperlings Best Places, they looked at hundreds of cities throughout the United States for the 20 measures of vitality. They looked at both the physical aspects of the communities like air and water but also at the health and habits of those who lived there.
Just a few of the 30 criteria, they looked at were: Life expectancy, Healthy eating score (how many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains did average resident consume, Hospital beds per capital and number of fast food restaurants. You can read the entire list of the 30 criteria used by AARP magazine here.
Ann Arbor is a college town and home to the University of Michigan Medical Complexes, with over 580 physicians per 100,000 people. 86% of the residents in Ann Arbor get regular exercise. The U of M hospitals is one of the largest university medical centers in the world and is a hot bed of innovation, according to the article in AARP Magazine. 
Ann Arbor has over 150 parks, with Nichols Arboretum 123 Acres, in the heart of the city, and over a mile of Huron River frontage. I had just written a post on Ann Arbor being 24 miles surrounded by reality, which included both the U of M medical complexes and Nichols Arboretum.
I was actually surprised, because of the weather in Ann Arbor, but few southern towns made the list. Naples Florida, Santa Fe, NM, and Honolulu, Hawaii made the list for warmer climates. Seems like all that good Southern cooking, which I love just isn't great for healthy living.
Yes, I work out at least 5 days per week, but I sure do love those homemade bisquits and milk gravy when I visit my family and friends down south.
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Good morning Missy, I have to say you make me want to run over there on vacation and take a look. BTW, I loved your links. (Great post!) Enjoy your day. Regards, C.
Missy looks like Ann Arbor has been taking in some pretty nice awards. I think I know who the go to Realtor is for all those people looking to capitalize on the popularity :)
Yay Ann Arbour again!!!! Yipeee Yahooo..... I love that you are so proud of your town. Show it off!
Hi Missy. Great hospital for sure!!
Ken
Missy
That is an impressive promotion. I must visit there one day.
Sincerely
Tom BRaatz
I love Ann Arbor, it's a great town, but I need to end up somewhere that doesn't have snow! :-)
Missy, I too am surprised only because of the weather...but your town always sounds just beautiful and college towns make you feel young (even if you[re not!). I always think of Boston, I love spending time there.
That is incredible news, and well deserving from what you have mentioned. I've known for years about the hospitals and medical centers and such, but had no idea about the rest of the wonderful attributes. Thanks Missy.
That is incredible news, and well deserving from what you have mentioned. I've known for years about the hospitals and medical centers and such, but had no idea about the rest of the wonderful attributes. Thanks Missy.
Very cool, Missy. I always loved Ann Arbor (we lived in Dearborn for 4 years) and of course having the University there makes a huge difference. It has had a great reputation as a place to live for years I think.
Jeff
I have always heard that Ann Arbor is a great city to live in and now everyone knows.
Missy, I love homemade biscuits too. Let me know when you're baking some and I'll be over. ;)
PS. Like the new hair!!!! My hair changed too, but my picture isn't current yet. Look for it soon...
Sara, had to change it so people would recognize me at Inman after Brad said where your photo around your neck so you could be recognized.
Missy - I can tell you are proud and I know seniors will be taking note so I wouldn't be surprised to hear that your senior clientele increases.
Missy - I saw that article in AARP and immediately thought of you. Great new photo of you. You look so glamorous, but friendly and approachable.
This is fascinating and great information to get out to retirees! I agree with Gail...love the new photo. It reminds me of a roommate I had in Ashville:)
Missy, Who would have guessed Ann Arbor? I'm with you, surprised by the weather. That's fantastic! I really enjoy reading all of your posts about your area. You always do such a great job delivering the information. I'm ready to move!
Hi Missy,
It looks like you're catching on to the retirement "niche". It's a great way to increase your sphere and grow your already thriving business!
Missy- WOW, that is amazing to me with the snow and the cold weather. Southern foods are high in grease and fat, not good. So congrats to you and Sally for having your cities make the list.
Missy, I heard your voice the other day...but haven't seen you since your trip. I would love to catch up..but I know you are all so busy. Great post and I have to totally agree after being in Cincinnati visiting my family. I'm appreciating our town all the more lately. I really do love Ann Arbor.
Missy,
I never realized that the AA in AARP stood for Ann Arbor...! Thanks, Fran