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TAMPA, Fla. - When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.

What we know:

The phrase "aging in place" means staying in your home as you get older and making plans to live as independently as long as possible in your later years. Of the more than 4.2 million Americans that will turn 65 this year, nearly 75% said they want to age in place. That's according to data from Seniorly.com, which ranked the best and worst states for aging in place.

"I was not surprised that Florida is ranked last, because the states that do better on aging in place and home and community-based services are those that have

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