1960년대 미국의 평균예상수명은 69.7세였다. 2010년에는 78.7세로 늘어가게 되었다. 1959년 사업게 델 웹(Dell Webb)은 미국 아리조나주에 태양시(Sun City)를 건설하게 되었다. 이는 55세 이상을 위한 첫번째 활동적인 시니어를 위한 은퇴촌이라고 할 수 있다. 웹은 은퇴 후에 그저 소파에 앉아서 죽는 날만을 기다리기 보다는 그들을 위한 지역사회로 몰려들 것으로 예상했다. 오늘날 주민들은 광장 춤, 도자기 만들기, 롤러 스케이트, 컴퓨터, 치어리더, 라켓볼 그리고 요가와 같이 사회적으로 잘 구성된 120개 넘는 클럽을 통해서 마음과 몸을 활동적으로 유지하고 있다. 이곳 3만8천500여명의 주민이 살고 있는 선시티의 평균 연령은 72.4세이다.
In the United States in 1960, the average life expectancy (average for all races and sexes) was 69.7 years. In 2010, that number had increased to 78.7 years. How prescient it was for entrepreneur Del Webb, in 1959, to build Sun City, Arizona - the first active retirement community for the over-55? Webb predicted that retirees would flock to a community where they were given more than just a house with a rocking chair in which to sit and wait to die. Today's residents keep their minds and bodies active by socializing at over 120 clubs with activities such as square dancing, ceramics, roller-skating, computers, cheerleading, racquetball and yoga. There are 38,500 residents in the community with an average age 72.4 years
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Constantine Moundalexis, 55, watches as a Meals on Wheels volunteer greets his house-bound mother, Catherine Morgan, 82, in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 5, 2013. Moundalexis moved next door to his mother to take care of her during the final stage of her life. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Sheriff's Posse of Sun City Commander, Arthur Jenkins, 67, removes a coyote from an absent resident's back yard, January 8, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
A woman rides in a golf cart with her dog, Jan. 6, 2013. Sun City was built in 1959 by entrepreneur Del Webb as America's first active retirement community for the over-55's. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Sixteen-month-old Roman Hakobyan plays with the wrinkles on the hand of his great-grandmother, Zerik Hakobyan, 86, as she mourns at the grave of her late husband, Ovanes Hakobyan, Jan. 7, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Zerik Hakobyan, 86, touches her great-grandson, Roman Hakobyan, 16 months, at the grave of her late husband, Ovanes Hakobyan in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 7, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Jimmy Trollen, 80, rides in a boat he converted into a vehicle, Jan. 5, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
A sign asking for help looking for a lost pair of bifocals, Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 5, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Donald Smitherman, 98, kisses his wife, Marlene, at the end of a dance, Jan. 5, 2013. There are 38,500 residents - couples and singles - in the community with an average age 72.4 years. Picture taken January 5, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Robert Harker, 73, and his wife Nancy, 70, square dance, Jan. 8, 2013. Sun City residents keep their minds young and their bodies active.(Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Carol McGregor, 59, of Smithers, BC, Canada, watches lawn bowling, Jan. 5, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Barb Wald, 66, plays pickleball, Jan. 5, 2013. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Earl Gilbert, 97, plays chess at Royal Oaks retirement community in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 8, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Curtis Hay, 82, who worked for Boeing for 30 years, plays pool, Jan. 5, 2013. Active Sun City residents keep their minds and bodies active by socializing at over 120 clubs. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Whitey Sauer, 84, shares his homemade wine at a singles club in Sun City, Jan. 4, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Retirees play poker at a singles club in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 4, 2013. In 2012, life expectancy stood at 78.7 years in America, but continues to lag behind many, many other countries, including Japan and Switzerland that top the list. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Retirees bowl in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 6, 2013. There are 38,500 residents in the community with an average age 72.4 years. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) #
Dario Rossini, 90, works out at a recreation center, Jan. 5, 2013. Rossini said he does at least 100 sit-ups a day, and works out at the gym 4-5 days a week to maintain healthy muscles and bones. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Retirees participate in a yoga class, Jan. 7, 2013. Sun City was built in 1959 by entrepreneur Del Webb when life expectancy was around 68 years. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
John Longo, 88, swims his daily mile training for the Masters national championship in Sun City, Arizona, January 5, 2013. Sun City was built in 1959 by entrepreneur Del Webb as America's first active retirement community for the over-55's. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
John Longo, 88, swims his daily mile training for the Masters national championship in Sun City, Jan. 5, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Inge Natoli, 90, who emigrated to Michigan from Germany and has lived in Sun City for 29 years practices synchronized swimming with Barbara Miller, 77, Jan. 9, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Teodora Spanjers, 80, with Ginny Bravos, 86, in a swimming pool locker room in Sun City, Jan. 7, 2013. Sun City residents keep their minds and bodies active by socializing at over 120 clubs with activities such as square dancing, ceramics, roller skating, computers, cheerleading, racquetball and yoga. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
The Sun City Poms cheerleader dancers rehearse in Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 7, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Elaina Scott, 68, rehearses with the Sun City Poms cheerleader dancers, Jan. 7, 2013. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)#
Pat Weber, 81, leads the Sun City Poms cheerleader dancers as they rehearse, Jan. 7, 2013. Sun City was built in 1959 by entrepreneur Del Webb as Americaís first active retirement community for the over-55's. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) #
Sun City Sheriff's Posse member Elizabeth Neubauer, 90, sits at the reception desk in Sun City, Jan. 7, 2013. There are 38,500 residents in the community with an average age 72.4 years. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) #
A sign marks the boundary of Sun City, Arizona, Jan. 6, 2013. Sun City was built in 1959 by entrepreneur Del Webb as America's first active retirement community for the over-55's. Today's residents keep their minds and bodies active by socializing at over 120 clubs with activities such as square dancing, ceramics, roller skating, computers, cheerleading, racquetball and yoga. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)
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