Reno Sparks Retirement

Retirement

The biggest factor for retirees moving to Reno is the affability of the area's residents. Next would be the beautiful scenery, mild climate, and convenient transportation, says Cindy Thillippe, employment specialist with the American Association of Retired Persons.

"My husband and I have lived many places," Thillippe says, "but we always come back to Reno. People here are friendlier than any place on the West Coast."

For most retirees, the low cost of living in the region is a deciding factor in their decision to move to the area.

"The business community is responsive to the needs of many seniors who continue to work in order to pay their bills," Thillippe says. "Even on a budget, there's an abundance of low-cost and free things to do in the Reno/Sparks area."

There also are plenty of community services for seniors and state-of-the-art health care facilities.

"One reason my father decided to move here from California after retirement," says Steve Waller, financial adviser with Great Basin Federal Credit Union, "is the wealth of senior programs. The area has the benefits of a small town lifestyle combined with the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area."

Waller says the main reason the Reno/Sparks area is an attractive retirement area is the lack of a state income tax. "From a financial standpoint, this is a huge factor for seniors," he says.

- Courtesy of the Reno Gazette-Journal Custom Publishing Group

Resources for seniors
These agencies and organizations specialize in fulfilling the needs of Northern Nevada seniors:

Adult Daycare Program 328-2591
American Association of Retired Persons 323-2243
Catholic Community Services 322-7073
CitiLift 348-5438
Client Assistance Program 688-1440
Crisis Call Center 784-8090
Division for Aging Services-Community Ombudsman 688-2964
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Elder Protective Services 688-2964
Lend-a-Hand Senior Services 322-8414
Meals on Wheels 328-2581
Medicaid 688-2811
Medicare (Reno Social Security Office) 784-5221
Nevada Consumer Affairs Division 688-1800
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living 353-3599
Sanford Center for Aging (UNR) 784-4774
Senior Bridges 356-4071
Senior Companion Program 358-2322
Social Security Administration 784-5221/(800) 772-1213
Veterans Administration Benefits Information and
Assistance (800) 827-1000
Veterans Administration Medical Center 786-7200
Washoe County Senior Law Project 328-2592
Washoe County Senior Services 328-2575

Assisted Living

Retirement: Active Adult Communities

Reno Facts: The median price of homes sold in Washoe County during April of 2003 hit a record $185,000.
Reno Gazette-Journal

The average rent in Reno was $792 during the third quarter of 2003.
Reno Gazette-Journal

Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20's to summer highs in the 90's.

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About Reno Sparks Living Here Education Statistics Retirement Getting Settled Region History	Retirement The biggest factor for retirees moving to Reno is the affability of the area's residents. Next would be the beautiful scenery, mild climate, and convenient transportation, says Cindy Thillippe, employment specialist with the American Association of Retired Persons. "My husband and I have lived many places," Thillippe says, "but we always come back to Reno. People here are friendlier than any place on the West Coast." For most retirees, the low cost of living in the region is a deciding factor in their decision to move to the area. "The business community is responsive to the needs of many seniors who continue to work in order to pay their bills," Thillippe says. "Even on a budget, there's an abundance of low-cost and free things to do in the Reno/Sparks area." There also are plenty of community services for seniors and state-of-the-art health care facilities. "One reason my father decided to move here from California after retirement," says Steve Waller, financial adviser with Great Basin Federal Credit Union, "is the wealth of senior programs. The area has the benefits of a small town lifestyle combined with the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area." Waller says the main reason the Reno/Sparks area is an attractive retirement area is the lack of a state income tax. "From a financial standpoint, this is a huge factor for seniors," he says. - Courtesy of the Reno Gazette-Journal Custom Publishing Group Resources for seniors These agencies and organizations specialize in fulfilling the needs of Northern Nevada seniors: Adult Daycare Program 328-2591 American Association of Retired Persons 323-2243 Catholic Community Services 322-7073 CitiLift 348-5438 Client Assistance Program 688-1440 Crisis Call Center 784-8090 Division for Aging Services-Community Ombudsman 688-2964 Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116 Elder Protective Services 688-2964 Lend-a-Hand Senior Services 322-8414 Meals on Wheels 328-2581 Medicaid 688-2811 Medicare (Reno Social Security Office) 784-5221 Nevada Consumer Affairs Division 688-1800 Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living 353-3599 Sanford Center for Aging (UNR) 784-4774 Senior Bridges 356-4071 Senior Companion Program 358-2322 Social Security Administration 784-5221/(800) 772-1213 Veterans Administration Benefits Information and Assistance (800) 827-1000 Veterans Administration Medical Center 786-7200 Washoe County Senior Law Project 328-2592 Washoe County Senior Services 328-2575	Assisted Living Retirement: Active Adult Communities Reno Facts: The median price of homes sold in Washoe County during April of 2003 hit a record $185,000. Reno Gazette-Journal The average rent in Reno was $792 during the third quarter of 2003. Reno Gazette-Journal Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20's to summer highs in the 90's.