Living and Retiring in Hawaii: The 50th State in the 21st Century

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ÂRetirement to Hawaii can be an adventure beyond any you have had before. In the islands, life can be more fun for the elderly just because Hawaii is Hawaii. Hawaii is warmer, more beautiful, and the culture is probably more accepting and supportive of aging persons than wherever you came from.ÂJames R. Smith, Ph.D., and spouse Diane Smith, B.S., detail the options available to émigrés, including: Whether to rent, buy or build and what to look for in a new home. Retirement communities, catered living and assisted living. Choosing an islandÂOahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai or Lanai. Recreation and leisure pursuits.Living and Retiring in Hawaii focuses on the health considerations and lifestyle adjustments that predominantly concern retirees. The Smiths demonstrate how to secure a dream retirement in Hawaii by successfully forecasting cost of living expenses and planning for maximum enjoyment.ÂI congratulate you for writing a book that will be of so much help to future Hawaii retirees. ÂW. Carse, Professor Emeritus, University of Hawaii at Hilo