The basic fact is that past 40, things are not as easy for us to do when we are in our 20’s. Whilst most people 50+, even those who have reached financial stability for retirement, do not want to be part of retirement homes. What is perhaps best with the influx of baby boomers of retirement age is the creation of new housing communities for active retirees. Independent retirement living is now possible with increased technologies and the availability of specialist health care services within communities actually catering towards people who are independent and want to continue their active lifestyles. Retirement UK has never been as easy for those who do not want to leave their self contained lifestyles, yet may want access to better facilities and live near other active people.