Living in an active 55+ community offers a vibrant, social, and fulfilling lifestyle for retirees. These communities are designed with amenities and activities tailored to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Residents enjoy access to fitness centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and walking trails, promoting physical health and well-being. Social interaction is fostered through clubhouses, organized events, hobby groups, and social clubs, allowing residents to forge new friendships and maintain an active social life. Many communities also offer educational classes, arts and crafts, and volunteer opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. The low-maintenance living, with services such as landscaping and home repairs included, provides residents with more free time to pursue their interests. Safety and security are often emphasized, creating a worry-free environment. Overall, active 55+ communities provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere, enabling retirees to enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

The New York City Metro is the most populous metropolitan area in the United States and the fourth most populous in the world (after Tokyo, Seoul, and Mexico City).

The metropolitan area is defined by the United States Census Bureau as the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), with an estimated population (as of 2005) of 18,747,320. The MSA is further subdivided into four metropolitan divisions. The 23-county metropolitan area includes the seven counties that constitute New York City and Long Island, twelve counties in northern New Jersey, three counties north of New York City in New York State, and one county in northeastern Pennsylvania.