That is the ninth-highest percentage of active adults in the country.

The importance of active adults to the retail market are significant.

Surveys show that active adults are less patient when they shop.

"But until recently, there hasn't been much for active adults who are 55."

But as a physically active adult, I know better.

"Also, half the people in my exercise class for active older adults are going," she said.

"Our senior services have increased drastically because of all the active adults in town."

Most of the apartments are designed for independent living by active adults.

The boomers and active adults in our community may be working, but much of their work is helping those less fortunate.

Hip replacement surgery often is done on older, less active adults.