GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - More Nebraskans need housing designed for senior citizens' needs, but in many communities, especially rural ones, that can be hard to find.
The Grand Island Independent reports developers are starting to respond to those needs in some cities.
Dean and Gwen Garringer recently moved into a new duplex in Aurora designed especially for seniors. The Garringers didn't think they'd be able to have a home of their own again after deciding they couldn't maintain their home in Phillips.
Currently, about 14 percent of the state's population is 65 or older, and the percentage is higher in many rural counties. That group is expected to grow significantly over the next decade as more baby boomers retire.
© Associated Press
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