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Most US citizens retire around the age of 62,
大多数美国人在62岁左右退休，
and the trend seems to be for them to move to warmer places.
他们的趋向似乎就是搬到更温暖的地方去。
Florida is a popular choice for these people because of the pleasant climate and the low cost of living there.
佛罗里达州对这些人来说是一个很受欢迎的选择，因为这里有适宜的气候和较低的花费。
As the number of older Americans moving there increases, more changes are made to cater to them.
然而，随着搬迁到那里的老年美国人增多，更多的变化发生了，以照顾到他们的需要。
For example, ambulances response faster now,
例如，急救车的反应时间加快了，
and many houses have bathrooms designed for older owners,
许多房子有专为老年业主设计的浴室，
with things like easy-to-use bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.
配有如便捷式浴盆的设备以减少摔倒的风险。
Such adaptations are making Florida even more attractive to older people.
这样的改进让佛罗里达州对老年人更有吸引力。
"My wife and I have come to Florida every winter for years,
“好几年了，我太太和我冬天都来佛罗里达州，
but now we want to buy a house here because the community understands the needs of older people.
但我们现在想在这里买房，因为这里的社区了解老年人的需要。
I can play bingo here, plant my herb garden and watch seagulls at the beach.
我在这里玩宾戈游戏，在我的芳草园里栽种，在海滩上看海鸥。
Also, I know that we will get good medical care and will be surrounded by friends our age," 68-year-old David says.
还有，我知道我们将得到好的医疗，周围也都是和我们年纪相仿的朋友。”68岁的戴维说道。
