Climate change significantly affects retirement planning, exposing seniors to extreme weather risks. With 2024's dangerous heat days up by 41 and billion-dollar disasters becoming normal, retirees face tough decisions. By 2050, 250 million older adults could be affected by high temperatures, prompting shifts in living locations and health approaches. The growing senior population in the U.S.—projected to nearly double by 2060—makes the urgency critical. Experts suggest locations like the Great Lakes region for safety, yet warn of pervasive climate threats everywhere.
Retirement planning is increasingly complicated as climate change leads to more dangerous conditions for seniors, particularly with the rise in extreme weather events.
By 2050, up to 250 million older adults may face dangerously high temperatures, influencing their living choices and overall health.
Climate change is rendering traditional retirement destinations like Florida or Arizona risky, as two-thirds of fatalities in recent disasters were seniors.
Experts highlight the Great Lakes region, such as Madison and Duluth, as safer places for retirees, but warn that no area is immune to climate effects.
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