Many seniors today want to stay physically and intellectually active, which may explain the trend showing many seniors moving to neighborhoods and senior living communities that are close in proximity to universities, The Associated Press reports.

Many college campuses across the country are seeing an opportunity in the generation of baby boomers who are now reaching retirement age, and are working hard to attract seniors. Many schools are offering free or reduced-rate classes, artistic shows and lectures for the older crowd, and still others have partnered with local retirement communities, the news source reports.

Staying involved in a university atmosphere can help seniors in a variety of ways, according to Scott Perry the president of Bankers Life and Casualty Company, which recently released a survey about the best U.S. cities for seniors.

"We can't underestimate the importance of keeping our minds active as we age," he told the news source. He added that college communities have the resources to "allow seniors to focus on what they want to pursue in the next stage of their life."

In addition, seniors and college students tend to favor the same qualities in a town - inexpensive and diverse food and access to good transportation, according to U.S. News and World Report.