Getting older in place isn't a plan B – for most Tampa Bay homeowners, it's the plan. The combination of Florida's tax environment, year-round outdoor living, and established community roots makes staying put the strong preference for the majority of homeowners 60 and older in Hillsborough and Pinellas County.

If you've started thinking about whether your current home can work for you long-term – or whether it's already creating friction you didn't have five years ago – this article is for you. Aging in place is about making deliberate choices before circumstances force rushed ones.