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Older Anglophone Canadian Snowbirds in Florida: A Descriptive Profile

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study reports on a population of Anglophone Canadian seasonal migrants to Florida. Surveys were mailed to 4,500 subscribers to Canada News, a Florida-based weekly paper, and were completed by 61% of the respondents. The descriptive profile reveals younger-old, healthy, married, home owners of moderate income who stay in Fionda for six months, but communicate regularly with their Canadian family. They utilize no social services in Florida, are satisfied with life and with their Florida health care experiences, but take various precautionary health care measures prior to leaving Canada. Their Florida visits will continue, moderated more by the exchange rate than health concerns. These data will be discussed relative to policy issues for Florida and Canada.

Source: Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement

DOI: 10.1017/s0714980800007935

Authors: Richard D. Tucker, Victor W. Marshall, Charles F. Longino, Larry C. Mullins

Institutions: University of Central Florida, University of Toronto, University of Miami, University of South Florida

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2106917040

FWCI: 18.17

Cites: 7

Cited by: 32

Related to: 10